A more structured style of Pinot Noir when compared to the Framingham offering. A vineyard selection from sites generally in the southern part of the Wairau valley, where the soils have a little more clay and loam in them compared to the stony soils of our estate. More whole bunches, up to 25-30% depending on vintage conditions, are included. Fermentation and MLF occurs spontaneously, and the wine is left on skins for longer on average for Framingham. Elevage is in French oak barriques, 20% new, for around 14 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
'An elegant rather than blockbuster pinot noir, with beguiling sweet red fruit flavours together with a mellow savoury suggestion of vanilla, leaf litter and subtle mushroom characters. A silken-textured wine that's deliciously drinkable now but should develop well' - Bob Campbell (MW) - 95/100
Central Otago sparkling at is finest with a house style that comes up sparkling like diamonds every year
From Day 1 this bubbly has been rocking the wine critics senses with 5 star accolades and point ratings never below 90 points QR Brut NV has earnt its place in the 'Top 100 Must Try New Zealand Wines'
A sophisticated sparkler of royal gala apples and lemon brioche entices your palate before the mouth filling creamy dry finish sucks you in, wanting for another glass... and another...
A more structured style of Pinot Noir when compared to the Framingham offering. A vineyard selection from sites generally in the southern part of the Wairau valley, where the soils have a little more clay and loam in them compared to the stony soils of our estate. More whole bunches, up to 25-30% depending on vintage conditions, are included. Fermentation and MLF occurs spontaneously, and the wine is left on skins for longer on average for Framingham. Elevage is in French oak barriques, 20% new, for around 14 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
'An elegant rather than blockbuster pinot noir, with beguiling sweet red fruit flavours together with a mellow savoury suggestion of vanilla, leaf litter and subtle mushroom characters. A silken-textured wine that's deliciously drinkable now but should develop well' - Bob Campbell (MW) - 95/100