Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Date of Tasting: 4 January 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 13%

Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand

Appellation: Marlborough

Expect to Pay: ~ THB650

Web: http://www.framingham.co.nz/
Chubby Score: 88/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: WA - 90/100, WS - 87/100, WE - 89/100, CT - 87/100

Appearance: pale straw lemony yellow

Aroma: fragrant and aromatic grapefruit and nectarines, stony edge and mineral, hint of smoke, and floral

Palate: medium body that comprises some fair length of complexity. Dry with crisp and balanced acidity. Tropical fruits on the flavour. Some lemon, herbs, and forest floor. Chalk and mineral stone.

A wine to drink now with fading life. Fairly priced New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. This is an easy to drink one. Clear cut acidity and lack of after taste heat are really accessible. Smooth and cool with fine nose character. Only if complexity and charm are not so interesting, otherwise a classic cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. It can be really good with white fish dish, asparagus, and raw fish. Drink up now if you have in stock. Cheers!!!!

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score