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Next WinerySituated on the outskirts of Renwick, Framingham has rapidly contributed to Marlborough's reputation as a world renowned wine producing region. Established in 1981 by owners Rex and Paula Brooke-Taylor, Framingham initially produced Rhine Riesling for Corbans and more recently for the Grove Mill label.
It was during the thirteen years up to 1994 that Framingham earned critical worldwide acclaim with consistent gold medal winning vintages. 1994 saw another milestone for rex and Paula - the Framingham label being produced in its own right with the bottling of Framingham's 94 Riesling vintage, in both dry and medium styles. These wines were made by winemaker, David Pearce from Grove Mill Wine Co. These Rieslings were entered in three major wine shows in 1995 receiving a gold medal in each as well as silver and bronze.
The vineyard, 40 acres of prime Marlborough land, also accommodates Framinghams "Blackbirch" vineyard, producing Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. In the 1995 vintage, Framingham again produced a medium and dry style Riesling and a Chardonnay, made by winemaker, Simon Waghorn from Whitehaven Wine Co. In addition, Sauvignon Blanc will be produced for the 1996 vintage. Framingham wine is currently sold only to selected restaurants and to boutique wine shops. Several wine soci\eties distribute Framingham via mail order and our own sales representatives currently sell in Christchurch, Auckland, Nelson and Marlborough.
AUCKLAND - Susan Warren Ph. 09 2677053 Mobile 025 867 954 Fax. 09 2677405
CHRISTCHURCH - Michelle Mangus Ph. 03 3556692 Fax. 03 3556695
MARLBOROUGH/NELSON - Kath Moran Ph. 03 5728884 Fax. 03 5729884
Colour - lemon-straw. A blend of rockmelon with light citrus merging with the bouquet of sweet oak. A creamy textured wine with a balance of citrus fruits and a hint of wood. A medium to full-bodied palate with an elegant long finish. This Chardonnay will be at its best accompanying white and light red meats. It will reward aging peaking late in 1996 , excellent drinkingh for the next 4 years.
Colour - straw. Citrus and gently honeyed. A balanced nid\cely weighted wine. Full bodied and finishing dry. Enjoy it with scallops, pan fried with a little finely chopped ginger until they just turn white. Cellaring - pleasant now but will develop more richness over the next 2 - 3 years.
Colour - straw/green. Floral nose. Honeyed flavours with hints of botrytis showing through. Perfect acid balance. A weighty wine with fullness in the middle palate. Best on its own or with fresh fruit. Ready for drinking from now until the end of 1997.