Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 (By Framingham Estate)

Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 (By Framingham Estate)Subtle oak Dark cherry & berries Mocha & smoke Soft tannins "Plush, fresh, bright and fruit centric bouquet. On the palate are flavours of fresh purple cherry flesh, new season Doris plums and a fine dark stone mineral quality with a light dried herb twist. Fine tannins and acidity set a youthful structure in place contrasted by a core of fruit. Well made and very new, a wine to be enjoyed from 2022 through 2026" Cameron, Douglas, Master Sommelier

• Subtle oak
• Dark cherry & berries
• Mocha & smoke
• Soft tannins

"Plush, fresh, bright and fruit centric bouquet. On the palate are flavours of fresh purple cherry flesh, new season Doris plums and a fine dark stone mineral quality with a light dried herb twist. Fine tannins and acidity set a youthful structure in place contrasted by a core of fruit. Well-made and very new, a wine to be enjoyed from 2022 through 2026" Cameron, Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Medium/deep colour with good weight and intensity. Well-structured pinot with a solid backbone of ripe tannins that suggest good cellaring potential. Ripe plum, dark cherry and berry flavours. Offers good value at this price" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

Smoky bacon and light red fruit compote with custard. A subtle touch of oak. Aromas of dark cherry, berry fruits and smoke. Flavours of red fruit compote and mocha. Juicy and fleshy in the mouth with soft tannins and persistent flavour. Easy to drink on its own, or to match with food.

Grapes from 6 different vineyards were given a short cold soak period before fermentation commenced. Caps were gently plunged once a day with an aim to retain elegance in the wine. Dry wines remained on skins until the tannin balance looked approachable. Components were aged for seven months prior to being blended and bottled.

Food Pairing: Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Noir matches easily with duck or lamb dishes as well as being perfectly suited to being drunk without food. For something different, try with salmon.