TASTING NOTES FOR Framingham Pinot Gris Marlborough New Zealand 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with subtle golden hues, bright and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Expressive and layered, showing ripe pear, red apple and quince with hints of honeysuckle and light spice. A gentle flinty, savoury edge adds complexity.

👅 Palate
Richly textured and medium-bodied, delivering flavours of stone fruit, baked apple and pear with subtle ginger spice. The palate is generous yet balanced, with a fine line of acidity keeping it fresh.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Supple and silky with a satin-like mouthfeel. The finish is long and persistent, showing lingering stone fruit, spice and a clean mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Pinot Gris in a slightly richer, Alsace-inspired style—textural, fruit-driven and savoury with excellent balance between richness and freshness.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal with roast chicken, pork belly, creamy pasta dishes or seafood. Also excellent with soft cheeses and lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Pinot Gris that over-delivers for its price—textural, flavoursome and versatile. A standout white for mixed dozens when you want something with a bit more weight and personality than your standard crisp whites.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen