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94 Points
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92 Points
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92 Points
The Framingham Pinot Noir 2021 is a Gold Medal winner at the NZ International Wine Show and has received outstanding ratings, including 94 points from Cameron Douglas.
With complex aromas of dark cherry, plums, rosemary, and spices, this wine offers a vibrant and earthy nose, followed by juicy, fresh fruit flavors and a hint of oak.
Sustainably produced from hand-picked fruit in the Wairau Valley, it offers a finely balanced structure with polished tannins, minerality, and subtle oak influence, perfect for aging.
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show
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Description
The Framingham Pinot Noir 2021 presents a captivating blend of complexity and freshness. Its bouquet reveals dark cherry, plums, and wild strawberries, accented by herbal notes of rosemary and thyme, along with subtle oak spices and a whisper of smoke. This youthful wine is both aromatic and intricate, offering a beautiful balance between fruit and earthy components.
On the palate, it delivers juicy, succulent flavors of dark berry fruits, underpinned by savory mineral notes and the smooth impact of fine tannins. The wine’s freshness and elegance are complemented by hints of roasted nuts and a touch of graphite, making it an excellent example of the varietal with power and finesse. Sustainably produced from carefully selected parcels in the Wairau Valley, this Pinot Noir is poised to develop further, making it a great choice for both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Cherry, Herbal, Strawberry
Palate:Berries, Graphite, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
Description
The Framingham Pinot Noir 2021 presents a captivating blend of complexity and freshness. Its bouquet reveals dark cherry, plums, and wild strawberries, accented by herbal notes of rosemary and thyme, along with subtle oak spices and a whisper of smoke. This youthful wine is both aromatic and intricate, offering a beautiful balance between fruit and earthy components.
On the palate, it delivers juicy, succulent flavors of dark berry fruits, underpinned by savory mineral notes and the smooth impact of fine tannins. The wine’s freshness and elegance are complemented by hints of roasted nuts and a touch of graphite, making it an excellent example of the varietal with power and finesse. Sustainably produced from carefully selected parcels in the Wairau Valley, this Pinot Noir is poised to develop further, making it a great choice for both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Cherry, Herbal, Strawberry
Palate:
Berries, Graphite, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Cherry, Herbal, Strawberry
Berries, Graphite, Strawberry
Game
Pork
Poultry