Framingham Pinot Gris 2023

This wine has mellow aromatics of red apple and nectarine, with a touch of flinty savoury notes. On the palate, it is richly textured and has generous flavours of stone fruit and ginger with a persistent mineral finish.

Fruit was harvested by hand. 50% was whole bunch pressed while the remainder was destemmed and kept on skins for 12 hours before pressing. Juices were treated oxidatively and underwent fermentation spontaneously in old oak barriques (50%) and stainless steel (50%). Components were aged on full ferment lees for five months prior to blending and bottling.

The 2023 vintage began with a wet winter, which established good water reserves. A more dry, mild spring lead to good growth in the vineyard, but weather during flowering was extremely variable, which reduced potential yield slightly. January was hot and wet, February was dry and warm but early March was particularly challenging. Proactive disease management throughout spring and summer significantly reduced the risk of botrytis. Cold nights retained acidity and aroma in the fruit.