2021 Fromm Vineyard Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir

A profound single-vineyard Pinot Noir — deeply complex and structured, with dark fruit intensity, savoury depth and the remarkable terroir expression that makes Clayvin Vineyard one of Marlborough's most celebrated Pinot Noir sites.

This is one of New Zealand's most compelling and age-worthy expressions of the variety.

96 Points – The Review | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Cameron Douglas MW

Marlborough, NZ

$80 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Clayvin Vineyard • Flagship Marlborough Pinot Noir

"A profound single-vineyard Pinot Noir — deeply complex and structured, with dark fruit intensity, savoury depth and the remarkable terroir expression that makes Clayvin one of Marlborough's most celebrated Pinot Noir sites."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple — dense, luminous and full of presence.

Aroma:
Complex and deeply expressive with:

• dark cherry and blackberry
• plum, dried herbs and spice
• rose petal, violet and earthy nuance
• forest floor, cedar and subtle oak complexity

Serious depth and aromatic complexity with unmistakable single-vineyard character.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with defined tannins and bright, driving acidity.
Expect layers of:

• dark cherry, plum and blackberry
• concentrated dark and red berry fruit
• savoury spice, earth and mineral complexity
• fine, structured tannins with excellent grip
• bright acidity delivering precision, length and exceptional aging potential

The wine delivers intensity with elegance, combining dark fruit depth, savoury complexity and the structured finesse of a great single-vineyard Pinot Noir.

Finish:
Long, structured and persistent with lingering dark fruit, spice, earth and fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – The Review

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

95pts – Cameron Douglas MW

About Clayvin Vineyard

Clayvin Vineyard is one of Marlborough's most iconic Pinot Noir sites — a north-facing hillside vineyard in the Brancott Valley with clay-rich soils and a unique microclimate that produces wines of exceptional concentration, structure and terroir expression. Fromm Winery has long championed Clayvin as a benchmark single-vineyard Pinot Noir site.

It represents:

• one of Marlborough's most celebrated single-vineyard Pinot Noir sites
• minimal intervention and precision winemaking by Fromm
• exceptional structure, complexity and long-term cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vineyard: Clayvin Vineyard, Brancott Valley
• Region: Marlborough, NZ
• Producer: Fromm Winery
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2033

Food Pairings

• Duck breast with cherry jus
• Peking duck pancakes
• Seared tuna
• Mushroom risotto
• Game terrine and venison
• Washed rind and aged cheeses

Why We Love It

This is single-vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir at its most profound — structured, complex and built to age.
At $80, it delivers world-class quality and serious critical acclaim from one of New Zealand's most iconic Pinot Noir sites.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of terroir-driven, age-worthy Pinot Noir.