2009 Framingham Noble Riesling

Jane may pooh pooh riesling in favour of its aromatic stablemate gewurztraminer but I take a rather embarassingly Labradorish delight in nearly all grape varieties (while I wouldn't come running for muller thurgau, it would still be fair to say I keep an open mind). Riesling though often provides some of the best whites that come my way, in part due to the vivid character of the variety but also aided by the diligence and love that its best producers lavish on it.

The Framingham Noble Riesling is blessed with care and attention both in the vineyard and winery as no one who has met either viticulturist Anton Groffen or winemaker Andrew Hedley could fault their passion and emphathy for the variety. This botrytised expression is lush and rich as expected yet retains pure, fresh and striking lucidity. Youthful and poised, it is a delight to drink with a clean, crisp finish (and refreshing low alcohol) that leaves one wanting more. Usually 375ml is plenty for a dessert style wine but this particular one  would not go amiss in a 750ml format; indeed, I found myself nearly licking the inside of the final glass (such is my dedication to the fine art of tasting wine).  Likely even to convert Jane. Seek it out!




 

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