Framingham Wines is a winery at 19 Conders Bend Road, Renwick, in Marlborough, near Blenheim, rated 4.7 from 225 Google reviews. Its website says it grows and makes a range of wines, including Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and a Montepulciano Rosé, and that it was named New Zealand Winery of the Year in 2018 and 2019. The cellar door is open seven days a week from 10:30am to 4:30pm, and the Framingham Social Club offers news of gigs, events and wine promotions.
A visit to a cellar door is the best way to taste wine where it is made. Ask to try a few styles side by side, such as a dry and a sweeter Riesling, to see how much variety one grape can give. Spit or sip slowly, and eat something beforehand, since a tasting adds up. Marlborough is known for Sauvignon Blanc, but aromatic wines such as Riesling and Gewürztraminer reward curiosity, and staff can explain dry, off-dry and late-harvest styles. If you are driving, nominate a driver or buy a few bottles to take home, and check for tasting fees and group bookings.
For visitors exploring the Renwick and Blenheim wine trail, it is a well-regarded stop for tasting and buying wine.