Marlborough Chardonnay

Framingham Marlborough Chardonnay is a wine that relies on harmony between quality fruit and winemaking technique to achieve balance. No sulphur was added to the juices at the point of extraction which then were fermented spontaneously in a 500L French oak puncheons, 15% of which were new. All components underwent malolactic fermentation and were aged on full ferment lees for 10months prior to being blended and bottled.

Fruit was sourced from three sites in the Central Wairau Valley subregion. Clones 95 (50%) and Mendoza (50%) where used. Stony, gravelly old riverbed and silty loam.

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.

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