The 2005 La Strada Pinot Noir more introverted on the nose with cherry and boysenberry notes with good definition, stern structure on the palate with a sinewy finish. Bashful at the moment with bold ambitions, this wine needs 3-5 years. Since its inception in 1992, Blenheim-based Fromm has become one of the bywords for quality in Marlborough and under winemakers Hatsch Kalberer and William Hoare, their success looks continued. Their focus is upon Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, their prime fruit sourced from the clay-rich “Clayvin” vineyard and the more gravelly “Fromm” vineyard with wild ferments as standard. The Fromm vineyard surrounds the winery, its vines planted in 1992 upon clay topsoil and alluvial subsoil.Importer, Empson, USA Ltd, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-9099; fax (703) 684-2065