Framingham Chardonnay 2023 Marlborough

Since planting our first vines in the Wairau Valley in 1981, Framingham has been growing grapes and making wine by our own rules. We create a diverse range of distinctive aromatic wines that stand out for their texture, tension, and complexity.  Guided by the expertise of winemaker Andrew Brown and viticulturist James Bowskill, we bring over 40 years of combined knowledge and dedication to every bottle. Certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and Appellation Marlborough Wine™, all Framingham wines reflect our commitment to the environment, with our estate-grown wines holding the prestigious BioGro™ New Zealand organic certification.

Chardonnay fruit was sourced from three sites in the Central Wairau Valley subregion. Clones 95 (50%) and Mendoza (50%) where used. No sulphur was added to the juices at the point of extraction which then were fermented spontaneously in a 500L French oak puncheons, 15% of which were new. All components underwent malolactic fermentation and were aged on full ferment lees for 10 months prior to being blended and bottled.