Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022  

Grape: 100% organic Sauvignon Blanc sourced from 8 sites within Lower Wairau, Rapaura, Blenheim and Conders Bend. Sustainable farming.

Each parcel of fruit is kept separate in the winery. Juices were predominately fermented in stainless steel using several different treatments, however 8% of the final wine was fermented in oak and acacia puncheons. A small component was fermented on skins. 50% of the blend was aged on ferment lees for 5 months prior to being blended and bottled.

Expressive aromatics, with flint, Meyer lemon, and a subtle short bread note. A well-rounded palate with volume and mouthfeel. Flavours of passion and stone fruit, sweet herbs and a fine boned acid finish.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"Funky, complex and vinous on the nose with aromas of red capsicum, lemon rind, and wet stones, punctuated by sulphide-derived characters of gunflint and burnt match. A full-flavoured, rather dramatic wine to taste with a rich, viscous, textural mid-palate and a powerful, punchy, engaging finish. Bravo."

94/100 points, New Zealand Wine Rater, November 2022

Enjoy with sushi, mussels, oysters and light salads.