TASTING NOTES FOR Framingham Pinot Noir Marlborough New Zealand 2020

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with youthful clarity and vibrancy in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, showing dark cherry, raspberry and plum with subtle florals. Layers of earthy spice, light smokiness and gentle oak add depth and savoury intrigue.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering red cherry, cranberry and plum flavours with a savoury edge. Hints of spice, graphite and mineral notes provide added complexity and structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine, silky tannins with excellent integration. The finish is smooth and persistent, showing lingering red fruit, subtle oak and savoury mineral tones.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Pinot Noir—elegant, savoury and fruit-driven with a balance of bright red fruit and earthy complexity. Polished, approachable and very drinkable with short to medium-term cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, lamb, charcuterie or salmon. Also excellent with mushroom dishes and soft cheeses.

BBD Verdict
A consistently impressive New Zealand Pinot Noir offering excellent value—silky, savoury and versatile. A standout inclusion in mixed dozens when you want a reliable, crowd-pleasing Pinot with genuine varietal character.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen