Fromm Winery
Fromm Winery Tasting at O'Connell Street Bistro (May 2013)
Fromm Clayvin
Chardonnay 2010
Barrel fermented, 100% MLF Mendoza Clone.
Sophisticated, flavours of stonefruit, citrus and gentle
oak spices, fine lees; lovely texture, balance and length.
Delicious with a long, fine and textured finish. 5% New
French
5
Stars easy
Fromm
La Strada Pinot Noir 2010 14%
15% New French,
Clean and gentle with a varietal fruit centred lift. Palate reflects the nose with herbal notes that soon disappear leaving the wine’s fruit, oak, medium+ tannins and
core in place. Very nice.
4.5
Stars
Fromm
Brancott Valley Pinot Noir 2009 14%
Slightly denser and richer with darker plum and cherry
fruits, oak still noticeable but integrating slowly. Palate reflects the nose, taut tannins. 5+
years wine.
4.5
Stars
Fromm
Clayvin Pinot Noir 2011
A very clever wine that shows immaculate youth now but is
beginning to show its future – give it time. Medium+ concentration with floral
and red apple skin, whole berry/juicy carbonic notes.
P: Firm and youthful with medium+ tannins, medium+ length
with a Clayvin sophistication. Very good.
4.5 Stars
Fromm
Vineyard (wow)
Such a pretty nose, red apple skin and truffles,
Chambolle Musigny reminders. Squeeky cherry, youthful, drinkable now, long
finish with a short flick of florals and reminder of something special. I really like this wine!
5
Stars (93 points)
Fromm
Syrah 2010 13.5% (3% Viognier, 100% old vines 21 years 1 hectare 4 barrels)
A young but fantastic wine. Peppery, meaty, young
leather, blackberry and blueberry, dark raspberry. Medium+ length and finish.
Very, very good. Buy!
5
Stars
Fromm
Malbec 2010 14.5% (21 years unirrigated vines, 100% Malbec)
Varietal and bold with all the wild back and red fruits,
sweet aged meats and a cauldron of mystery and depth. Big pepper notes.
P: Juicy, almost sweet, concentrated and wildly bold.
Beats many an Argentinean. 4 barrels.
5
Stars (92 points)