2018 Framingham Pinot Noir

Planting one of the first Riesling vines in 1981, Framingham winery begins its quirky adventure in the Wairau Valley located in the wine growing area of Marlborough. Framingham's philosophy is "We make wine by our own rules" and they do this by combining small amounts of grapes from different parts of the vineyard, giving the wines the taste and texture that winemaker Andrew Hedley envisioned. But also by using experimental techniques and mixing possibilities, Framingham took risks that ultimately paid off well.

The framingham pinot noir is composed of pinot noir grapes from 4 different plots of pinot noir grapes in the Wairau valley. Each parcel is picked by hand, after which the entire bunches are vinified separately. The wine is allowed to soak on the skins for an average of 20 days, after which it is allowed to mature for another 10 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

This medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Framingham has aromas of cherry, toasted wood, spiciness, minerals and earthy notes in the nose. In the mouth soft, complex, ripe cherries, plum, cranberries and balsamic with a well integrated and delicate tannic structure. A delicious glass of wine in combination with soft cheeses such as brie and camembert, poultry, lamb and fatty fish.