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Framingham Noble Riesling 2018
2018
£22.50
Availability: 50 in stock
Leaving grapes out to succumb to natural botrytis (Noble Rot) is risky, but we reckon we’ve managed to pull it off by selecting our parcels “little and often”.
The reward to such risk is a sweet little wine with lashings of apricot and citrus flavours, and perfect acidity. This late harvest style Riesling is extremely concentrated and viscous.
Why we love it: It’s a fantastic aperitif with long mouth watering finish.
Drink with: Selection of cheeses or as an aperitif.
New Zealand
Vegan
TECH
Country
Sub-Region
Wairau Valley
Vintage
2018
Blend Info.
100% Riesling
Alcohol by Vol.
9.5%
Bottle Vol.
375ml
Serving Temp.
7 - 12°
Closure
Screw cap
Drink
Now - 2025
PRODUCER
‘Framingham’ is a Marlborough based winery that has been known for putting their personality and individuality onto everything they do - their tag line being “we make wine by our own rules”. The ‘Framingham winery’ was established in 1997, however their Riesling vines are some of the oldest in Marlborough having been planted in 1981.
What makes ‘Framingham’ such a standout winery is that they source small batches of grapes from different vineyards to truly integrate depth of flavour, character and texture into their wines. They solely source from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. ‘Framingham’ believe in doing what they love, which is why they throw out the wine handbook and simply make wines they would like to drink themselves - makes enough sense doesn’t it? They want wines that have character, personality and truly show their expression of their site.
The ‘Framingham’ range showcases strength, and a true sense of balance, texture and complexity. The Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir all exhibit qualities that make you enticed from start to finish. There is another sector of wines known as the F-series range which is where Andrew gets to play. This is his opportunity to push the winemaking boundaries, experiment with things such as wild yeast, new varieties and new techniques - think an artist getting free reign to paint what he wants! The Specialist Cellars pick of the bunch is the F-series Riesling, - it’s a must try for anyone!
REGION
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest and most famed wine region. Early successes with the Sauvignon Blanc varietal rang far and wide, landing NZ on the international wine map. With vintners interest in varied terroir and varieties escalating the recognition of the region globally adding fuel to the fire. Soon enough winemakers took to the cooler sub-regions of Southern Valley’s and Awatere. Back in the 1980s as an understanding of the regions potential slowly unfurled, farmers and foresters alike made the switch to viticulture and the industry blossomed.
Resting to the east at the tip of the South Island, Marlboroughs enjoys long drawn out daylight hours, coupled with a clear, cool atmosphere at night. This union results in a long, leisurely ripening period, greatly contributing to the grapes intensified flavours while the chill of the night retains the acidity levels.
Consisting of the three sub-regions; Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley and the Southern Valley’s. Marlborough has a diversified range of terroirs, allowing for impressive variation in style, minerality, and flavour. As the name suggests, the Southern Valleys sit south of the Wairau Valleys and houses the Omaka, Fairhall, Brancott, Ben Morven and Waihopai valleys - Marlborough’s original sites. The southern location of these valleys and the soils relatively heavier clay content is a key factor in the regions ability to produce such a diverse range of wines.
Enjoying the slightly warmer north of the region, the Wairau Valleys sit more inland and benefit from the Wairau River running through, decreasing the need and frequency of irrigation. With each of the sites here having varying soil profiles consisting of alluvial gravel, wind borne loess and greywacke. Each vineyard will produce a unique wine, with flavour inherited from its unique soil composition. Although it must be noted, no matter how far a style strays, the rich fruit intensity that’s a hallmark of the region can always be found.
Close to the Coast lies Awatere, arguably Marlborough’s most distinctive sub-region. The windier and cool location means the vines have a lower yield, meaning the wines produced have an incredibly distinctive character as each abstraction and variation isn’t diluted. The Herbaceous and flinty minerality truly reflect the sub-regions unique Terroir, while the good aromatics one can find stem from a decrease in the vigour of the vines.
As New Zealand’s largest wine region, housing around 77% of the countries vines and producing over 75% of the Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough has an upward trajectory and an exciting future.
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