Highly recommended!!!
Winery: FRAMINGHAM
New Zealand > Marlborough
Grape Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
750ml

10 Tasty Sauvignon Blancs

New reviews of New Zealand's signature white, including first looks at the just-released 2011 vintage by Wine Spectator

10 Outstanding Sauvignon Blancs

Ripe, concentrated 2009s from New Zealand offer bright flavors and excellent value 

by Wine Spectator

Score : WE89 WS87

(2010 Vintage WS90)

Framingham is one of New Zealand’s Riesling pioneers, but this shows the winery is serious about Sauvignon Blanc as well. There’s a smoky, struck-flint character on the nose, then layers of citrusy fruit on the palate. It’s medium bodied, with a long, grapefruity finish.  — J.C.  (8/1/2012)  -WE

Elegant, with a soft, juicy texture to the sophisticated honeydew melon, pear, kiwifruit, Meyer lemon and nectarine flavors. Pretty floral details linger on the long finish. Drink now. 9,200 cases made. –WS Issue: May 31, 2011

Winemaker's Notes:
Fragrant aromatics reminiscent of pink grapefruit, redcurrant, nettle, stonefruit, and dried thyme with some stony, smoky mineral notes adding complexity. A full and complex spectrum of flavours from herbal notes through to ripe tropical fruit salad, with tangy grapefruit, bitter lemon and hints of tomato leaf. Texture has a touch of “chalkiness” and is enriched by the barrel ferment components, which add creaminess too. Acidity is fresh and juicy but by no means tart, and helps to promote a signature dry, stony mineral finish.