Tasting Note
Classic Framingham – layered, dry, and textural. Aromas of passionfruit, ripe citrus,
elderflower and green topicals lead on the nose. The palate is concentrated,
with generous fruit weight and a fine line of acidity providing length and structure.
A small portion fermented in acacia and oak puncheons adds subtle texture and
complexity to the finish.
Aromas and flavours:
Reviews & Accolades
Reviews and accolades for Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2024:
Cameron Douglas MS
camdouglasms.com
An excellent bouquet of freshness, ripeness and variety. Aromas of grapefruit and red apple, mango and pineapple, fresh herbs and white spice highlight. Even, persistent and vibrant. Equally vibrant on the palate, urgent yet controlled, the backbone of acidity carries flavours of white fleshed pomaceous fruits, tropical layers and a fine savoury fresh herb quality. Delicious, salivating and ready from day of purchase through 2029.
Stephen Wong MW
The Real Review
A classic Marlborough sauvignon, its ripe, perfumed fruit and savoury tomato stalk herbaceous flavours, sweet floral note and a touch of smoke all come together in a mid-weight wine with noticeable grip and savoury structure. More brooding on the salty, phenolic finish, it’s in a youthfully closed state but has the aromatic intensity on the finish to suggest that it is merely waiting to emerge.
James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
Fresh aromas of lime zest, flint and candied lemon peel. The light-bodied palate has tightly wound acidity, giving notes of ruby grapefruit, kiwi fruit and passion fruit. Polished with an underlying power.
New Zealand International Wine Show 2024
New Zealand International Wine Show
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Additional information
Type: White wine
Grape varial: Sauvignon Blanc
Enjoy with: A versatile food wine with its bright acidity, ideal for pairing with seafood such as
oysters or prawns, white meats like chicken or pork, and Asian-inspired dishes like
stir-fries, Thai curries, and sushi.
Wine region: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. Sub regions Lower Wairau, Rapaura, Blenheim, North Bank, Conders Bend.
Vineyards: The fruit for this wine comes from eight vineyards spread across the greater
Wairau Valley. Fifty-three percent is sourced from the stony riverbed soils of
Renwick and western Rapaura, 28% from the clay soils of the Southern Valleys,
and the remaining 19% from the fertile silt loams of Lower Wairau. All vineyards are
certified sustainable by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ).
The vines range in age from 8 to 30 years.
Soil type: Various, including stony, old riverbed, clay, and silty loam.
Vintage 2024: A very dry winter was followed by an unsettled spring, including some late frost
events. Early season vine growth was subdued, but favourable early summer
conditions supported healthy canopy development. Variable weather during
flowering reduced crop levels in some sites. The dry conditions intensified through
January and February, with careful irrigation essential to maintain vine health.
Fortunately, harvest brought cooler temperatures and dry weather—ideal for
ripening. Sauvignon Blanc was picked in pristine condition, with lower yields
contributing to excellent flavour concentration and aromatic intensity.
Winemaking: Picking decisions were based on optimal flavour development, which occurred
rapidly in 2024 due to low yields and a warm summer. Each of our vineyard sites
contributes distinct characteristics and was kept separate during fermentation to
provide flexibility at blending. Juices were predominantly fermented in stainless
steel tanks at cool—but not cold—temperatures to preserve varietal expression.
Ten percent of the final wine was fermented in large-format (500L) oak and
acacia puncheons. The intention here is not to impart an overt oak character, but
to introduce subtle textural elements to the blend. Eighty percent of the wine was
aged on full ferment lees for five months, enhancing mouthfeel, complexity, and
longevity.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Total acidity: 7.8 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.9 g/l
Wine style: dry
Bottle size: 0.75l
Notice: contains sulphites
Cellaring potential: until 2027
Closure: Screwcap
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Information per 100 ml |
| Energy |
327 kJ (78 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates |
0.4 g |
| of which Sugars |
0.4 g |
| Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt. |
Ingredients: Grapes, preservative: sulphites.
Produced and bottled by: Framingham Wines, P O Box 37, Renwick, Marlborough 7243, New Zealand
Imported and distributed by: vinabonus GmbH, Simmedenweg 40, 34134 Kassel, Germany
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