2023 Framingham Chardonnay

Framingham Marlborough Chardonnay is a wine that relies on harmony between quality fruit and winemaking technique to achieve balance.

WINE MAKING

Fruit was sourced from three sites in the Central Wairau Valley subregion.  Clones 96 (50%) and Mendonza (50%) were used.  No sulphur was added to the juices at the point of extraction.  Fermentation occurred spontaneously in a 500L French Oak puncheon, 15% of which were new.  All components underwent malolactic fermentation and were aged on full ferment lees for 10 months prior to being blended and bottled.

TASTE

Aromatics of ripe yellow citrus, nectarine and brioche.  Subtle toasty notes are present.  A finely textured palate with an array of flavours from Meyer lemon to stone fruits with a lively acid to savour.

FOOD MATCH

All kinds of soft cheeses, white meats and rich seafood such as koura (crayfish) and smoked warehou.  

ACID: 6.5 g/l
pH: 3.40
ALC: 13.5%