Fromm, Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2021
Fromm, Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2021
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
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Based in the Southern Valleys in Marlborough, Fromm was established in the 90s, undergoing organic conversion in 2005, and has rapidly developed a cult reputation for its range of single vineyard reds & whites.
Winemaking is Burgundian, with little more than 3,000 cases produced annually. The vineyards are farmed by hand, grapes hand-picked, whilst in the winery they use wild yeasts, aging in Burgundian oak barrels, bottling with no fining or filtration and minimal sulphur. The resultant wines combine all the elegance, structure and suaveness of Burgundy yet with that signature plushness of NZ fruit, making them very attractive indeed.
Their Pinot is a team favourite, almost Corton-like in its power & intensity, with the structure for long-term cellaring. This is a really special Pinot and comes at half the price of what you would pay in Burgundy.
Drinking window: 2023 - 2035
What the critics say:
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Clayvin Vineyard has incredible density and richness, offering spice and tea leaf alongside dark fruits. It is a serious style that was made from small bunches and tiny berries. There's a major abundance of tannins. No stems were used so it's all seeds and skins giving a mouthcoating richness rather than a firm, furry line from whole clusters. It is satisfying and dense with huge length. Far too young right now, it will provide drinking enjoyment over the long term. "
"Intense notes of ash, dried flowers, dried cherries, burnt lemons, espresso and dried spices. It’s structured and firm, with a medium body, tight-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Tightly wound. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2024."
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