2023 Fromm Pinot Noir

An organically farmed Marlborough Pinot that blends multiple sites for a bright, savoury style with plenty of finesse.

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Description

Fromm has been making Pinot in Marlborough since the early 90s, long before the region was known for much beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Their style has always been about restraint – letting the vineyard sites speak, keeping alcohols modest, and working gently in the winery.

The 2023 Pinot pulls together fruit from several organically farmed blocks, each bringing its own layer to the blend. Fermentation was wild, with a mix of whole berries and whole bunches, then the wine spent time in mostly older French oak. The aim is texture and complexity without drowning the fruit in wood.

It’s got that mix of bright red fruit and savoury, herbal notes that Marlborough Pinot does so well, sitting in a medium-bodied frame with fine tannins. Approachable now, but it’s got the balance to develop nicely over the next few years.

Viticulture
Grapes sourced from our own Fromm Vineyard, one site in the Waihopai Valley and from three sites in the Brancott Valley. No herbicides, pesticides or systemic fungicides used. Only approved natural fertiliser applied. All vineyards certified organic (BioGro).

Winemaking
Hand-picked between March 14th and 25th. Almost 100% destemmed with a negligible amount of whole bunches while retaining a high portion of whole berries, all fermented on “wild” yeast. Average time on skins between 21 to 28 days. Matured for approximately 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels (less than 10% new).

Wine Facts
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Bottled: October 27th 2023, Screwcap at The Bottling Company
Labelled and packed at The Bottling Company
Production: 5,850 bottles
Cellaring potential: Drink now till 2028
Winemaker: Hätsch Kalberer and Daniel Ah-Loy
Store: 10°–14°
Enjoy: 16°–18°

Wine Analysis
Alcohol: 13.35%
Total acidity: 4.4 g/l
pH: 3.64
Residual sugar: less than 1 g/l

Winemaker’s Comments
Pretty and lifted on the nose, with notes of rain-washed crushed petals and dusky hedgerow fruit, and the merest hint of spice-cupboard intrigue.

The impression on the palate is rounded, with fine and well-integrated tannins and a fresh acidity reminiscent of a fridge-cold blueberry. There are notes of summer fruits here, alongside a darker damson character, and a touch of subtle vanilla.

Food Match
While this will hold up well against the traditional more red-meat based dishes one might associate with Pinot Noir, we also recommend serving it lightly chilled alongside summer salads, chargrilled vegetables, line-caught tuna, salmon or chicken.

Our favourite: za’atar spiced salmon with tahini and chargrilled vegetables.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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