Framingham Nobodys Hero Pinot Noir 2019

Reviews

Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast (USA): 92/100. Framingham's Nobody's Hero range rates high when it comes to consistency, affordability and likability. This Pinot opens slight earthy, with brambly black currant quickly following alongside savory herbs, anise, dried violets, warm stones and a stalky, slightly meaty nuance. There's vibrant, juicy berry fruit on the light- to medium-weight palate, linked to spicy tannins and a long, savory finish. Drink now-2028.

Cuisine Magazine: 5 stars & Top 10 & Best Buy. This pinot noir has beautiful fragrant poise as though the aromatics are just hovering above the wine in the glass. Gorgeous aromas of both black and red cherry abound. It has a dark, powerful expression yet with a light, elegant and seamless integration of vibrant, youthful fruit and oak combined. This is a wine with wonderful command and a stunning finish.

Cameron Douglas MS: Recommended. Vibrant, youthful, crunchy and fresh fruited bouquet with aromas of black currant and dark plum, boysenberry and clove scents from oak. On the palate - equally fresh and youthful with flavours that mirror the nose especially plum and black currant. Moderate tannins and medium+ acidity. Well made and ready to enjoy from today and through 2022+

Tasting Note

Aromas of dark cherry, berry fruits and smoke. Flavours of red fruit compote and mocha. Juicy and fleshy in the mouth with soft tannins and persistent flavour. Easy to drink on its own, or to match with food.

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Additional information

Type: Red wine

Grape varial: 100% Pinot Noir

Enjoy with: Venison loin with shallots and mushroom. Lamb, duck, salmon and charcuterie.

Alcohol: 13% vol

Wine region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Winemaking: Grapes from each vineyard were given a short cold soak period before fermentation commenced. Plunging was gentle and not too frequent, aiming to retain elegance in the wine. Dry wines remained on skins until the tannin balance looked approachable. Components were aged in new (15%) and used French barriques for seven months. Overall whole bunch influence is approximately 8%.

Residual sugar: <1 g/l

Bottle size: 0.75l

Notice: contains sulphites, milk

Cellaring potential: 2022+

Closure: Screwcap

Produced and bottled by: Framingham Wines, P O Box 37, Renwick, Marlborough 7243, New Zealand