- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Pinot Noir
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.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Vintage report
The 2020 vintage in Marlborough unfolded under particularly challenging circumstances, with the global pandemic creating labour shortages just as harvest approached. Mother Nature, meanwhile, delivered a growing season marked by a warm, dry summer that pushed ripening along at a steady clip. The key moment came in late summer when cool nights arrived right on cue, slowing the final ripening phase and allowing the grapes to hold onto their natural acidity whilst developing full flavour development. Harvest kicked off earlier than usual, with most producers picking their Sauvignon Blanc in pristine condition before any autumn weather could interfere.
What emerged from 2020 are Sauvignon Blancs with real presence and depth—wines that combine Marlborough's signature intensity with an almost creamy textural richness that sets them apart from the racier, more linear styles of cooler years. The Pinot Noirs show lovely concentration without heaviness, displaying red berry fruit with enough structure to reward patience. These wines are drinking brilliantly now and will continue to develop until 2026 for the Sauvignon Blancs, whilst the better Pinot Noirs have the backbone to evolve gracefully until 2028.
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