An enticing, pleasing, complex bouquet with redcurrant, kaffir lime, Thai basil and fennel, with a lovely hint of funk. An elegant, stylish wine, with textural richness, great balance and zesty lemon freshness on the persistent finish. Has a definite touch of class about it. 95 points – Stephen Bennett MW
Framingham Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is designed to be typically Marlborough in style, with a few twists.
Texture and mouthfeel are important to us as are more savoury elements. Consequently, this style pairs well with food, but can also be satisfying drinking when food is not involved.
Each parcel of fruit is kept separate in the winery. Juices were predominately fermented in stainless steel using several different treatments, however 10% of the final wine was fermented in oak and acacia puncheons. A small (2%) component was fermented on skins. All portions of the blend were aged on lees for 6 months prior to being blended and bottled.
TASTE
Expressive aromatics, with flint, bitter lemon citrus, grapefruit, and suggestions of tropical fruit salad. Rich, fleshy palate with good mouthfeel, texture, and power. Flavours of grapefruit, stone fruit and sweet herbs and pesto.
We planted our first vines in the Wairau Valley in 1981, and we’ve been growing grapes and making wine by our own rules ever since. Taking the best of what we learn from the F-Series and incorporating it into the Framingham range, these full-flavoured wines embody subtle nuances, balanced minerality, and mouth-filling textures.
Nobodys Hero Launch Party was filmed in the Framingham Underground Space. A music video to celebrate individuals. Our winery band have covered the original Stiff Little Fingers version of Nobodys Hero.
Renamed in August 2015, Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is the Oatley family’s Australian wine distribution business.
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is focused on becoming a leading independent premium wine merchant recognised for the quality of the wines we offer and for the services we provide to our customers. We are committed to offering the flexibility of representation that meets your venue’s specific needs.
All of our producers are independent and family owned, where heritage and authenticity are key. We work in partnership with the wineries we represent with a commitment to deliver wines of the highest quality and standards. We will continue to evolve the portfolio of wines we offer to ensure we meet the challenges of a constantly changing market and evolving consumer preferences.
