2023 F-Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Framingham F-Series

• Style: Wild-fermented, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc
• Taste: Ripe lemon, grapefruit, creamy depth with subtle oak
• Food: Asparagus, goat’s cheese, poached chicken, shellfish
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled now, 13% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

An expressive, bold Sauvignon Blanc that sings rather than shouts. The 2023 vintage arrived in punishingly wet conditions, but cold nights locked in the natural acidity that defines the region's best drinking. In the glass: ripe lemon, grapefruit and a flicker of orange, creamy against a subtle oak undertone, generous yet precise.

The Winery — Framingham F-Series

Head winemaker Andrew and his team use the F-Series banner to venture beyond their core range—true to the house style, with room to experiment. Hand-harvested fruit from three organically grown parcels around the Wairau Valley, where old riverbed soils mix greywacke pebbles with alluvial gravels and silt, was split intentionally: 90% whole-bunch pressed to preserve delicacy, 10% de-stemmed and fermented on the skins for extra dimension. Spontaneous ferments with indigenous yeasts worked across seasoned French oak, acacia barrels and concrete eggs—unconventional vessels that built depth without overwhelming the wine's core. Ten months on gross lees deepened the textural quality. A strictly limited edition, and proof of why the F-Series counts among Marlborough's most exciting Sauvignon Blanc releases. Vegan-friendly, 13% alcohol.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a white with enough weight for proper food. Pair with asparagus, goat's cheese, or poached chicken; equally at home alongside white fish, shellfish, or vegetarian dishes. Drink chilled now as an aperitivo or at Sunday lunch and date night. Explore our broader New Zealand selection to deepen your understanding of the country's whites—though few are made quite like this.