FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2019

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Description
FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2016Organically grown, hand-picked and guided through into bottle with little to no manipulation in the winery, this cool climate Malbec shows power and concentration but retains a bright vibrancy and elegance.

FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2019
The colour is inky, almost black, yet the nose has a brightness that complements the dark fruit and violet florals of this classic cool climate Malbec from an outstanding vintage. The palate is full bodied with cassis and dark damson plum flavours, rich and complex. A big but not at all heavy wine of great harmony and well-integrated tannins that finishes with good tension and freshness.
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Reviews
Sam Kim - wineorbit.co.nz --97/100 points 5 stars
Deeply coloured and richly fruited, the wine shows blackcurrant, cured meat, thyme and nutmeg aromas, leading to a concentrated palate displaying outstanding weight and density, while remaining silky and harmonious. Superbly structured by loads of fine tannins, finishing impressively long and robust. Certified organic. At its best: 2024 to 2036. $85.00. www.frommwinery.co.nz. May 2022.

Cameron Douglas MS, camdouglas.com 96 points-outstanding
Opaque at the core with dark purple and ruby hues. A youthful and complex bouquet centering on scents of dark berries and baking spices, a natural earthy quality and sense of place. Taut and youthful on the palate with firm, ripe with textures of tannin and squeeze of acidity. Dark berries and clove, baked plum, violets and vanilla. A complex and delicious wine that will age well offering excellent food pairing or a fine glass of wine on its own. Best drinking from 2025 through 2035+.

Bob Campbell MW, www.therealreview.com 94/100 points 4 star Silver
Dense, inky malbec with cassis/dried berry fruits, dark chocolate, floral/violet and spicy oak flavours. Intense, yet elegant red with good cellaring potential. High energy wine with an impressively lengthy finish 11 MAY 2022 Cellar 2021–2035

James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com 93/100 points
28 Sep, 2022 – Inviting aromas of crushed red cherries, sliced plums, nutmeg and crushed stone. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Juicy and bloody on the palate with succulent red and black fruit. Seamless balance and texture. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

previous vintages
FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2018

This purple/black coloured Malbec opens with a deep floral perfume combined with intense dark berry aromas. The palate is again full of dark fruit that is fresh and vibrant with a masculine tautness and firm structure, all typical hallmarks of our young cool climate Malbec. Like an energetic teenager, this wine needs at least 2 to 3 years of cellaring to mature into a fully integrated and harmonious wine. Aged for 21 months in 228 litre French oak barrels (no new wood used).

Testimonial -- FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2012
I purchased this wine in 2015 while visiting your vineyard on vacation. At the time I lived in Singapore working for the US Embassy.
We finally opened it on Sep 2, 2021 to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and it was amazing!
I vividly remember buying and even asking the sales lady that helped me when she thought it would be mature. She said 2023 and I wrote that on the back of the label. My wife missed my note before she opened it. Not to worry because, like I said, it was delicious!
This bottle traveled with us from New Zealand to Singapore. Then from Singapore to California and then from California to where we now live in South Carolina.

Previous Vintages

FROMM Malbec Fromm Vineyard 2017

Our 2017 Malbec shows the power inherent to the variety yet also expresses the cool climate in which it is grown. Opening with dense blackberry/boysenberry fruit and a black olive savouriness the aromas then shift to reveal lifted qualities of purple florals and fragrant sweet spice. The palate shows a lovely weight and concentration of fruit, balanced by a charming elegance & finesse. Not at all shy on tannins (integrated and ripe) and with consummate acidity this wine will surely age well. It also has the ability to comfortably hobnob with rich savoury dishes, especially straight off the BBQ. Made naturally without sulphur. (March 2019)

Review: jamessuckling.com --- 94 points

This has very fresh and fragrant aromas of black cherries, brambleberries and white pepper, leading to a palate that has a very polished, pepper-dusted black-fruit core and long, black-fruit flavor to close. Drink or hold.

Michael Cooper, New Zealand Wines
4.5 Stars

"Estate-grown in Marlborough and hand-picked from mature vines, this red is recommended by winemaker Hätsch Kalberer for drinking with 'a large piece of wild venison'. The 2017 vintage (4.5*) is rare ? only four barrels were made. Oak-aged for 19 months, it has deep, purple-flushed colour. Fresh, spicy aromas lead into a full-bodied, very youthful wine, with strong plum, spice and blackcurrant flavours, good tannin backbone and a long finish. Unusually refined for Malbec, it should break into full stride 2021+. Certified organic."

Bob Campbell, The Real Review
4 Stars 94 / 100

Dense and flavoursome red with plum, mint, dark berry and spicy oak flavours. An elegant wine showing a good balance of fruit sweetness and fine, drying tannins. Good potential for bottle age.

5 Stars
"This is a full and rich Malbec with black fruits, spices and curranty notes on a considerably well-structured palate.The flavours are rich and up-front, and unfold a layer of spicy detail." Raymond Chan