{"product_id":"lismore-chardonnay-estate-reserve-2021","title":"Lismore Chardonnay Estate Reserve 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLismore Chardonnay Reserve made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA careful selection of the best of the vintage that exemplifies the extraordinary terroir of Lismore. This Reserve Chardonnay shows intense citrus, stone fruit, jasmine and walnut layered with honey and vanilla carried by a distinct minerality and crisp acidity with a lingering citrus finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Made in the Soil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted in decomposed shale over clay at 300 meters in the foothills of the Sonderend Mountain Range. A low mean February temperature lends to an extended ripening period that can put harvest 3-4 weeks later than traditional wine growing regions in South Africa. The intense citrus notes and the lingering finish are consistent trademarks of Lismore's specific terroir. The restrained minerality of the Chardonnay is a clear indication of the cool climate in which it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine of Origin \"Greyton\" has been designated by SAWIS recognizing the special terroir of this region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelightful with warm curries which lift the aromatics or a traditional pairing of smoked salmon highlighting the fresh acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay matured in Burgundian oak (33% new) for 11 months. This Reserve Chardonnay shows intense citrus, stone fruit, jasmine and walnut layered with honey and vanilla carried by a distinct minerality and crisp acidity with a lingering citrus finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Karen McNeil 95 points \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspanaptos\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Estate Reserve is 100% from Greyton matured for 11 months in 500-litre barrels, 40% new. It has a wonderful bouquet with honeydew melon, apricot blossom and light crushed stone scents that percolate through with time. The palate is very well balanced with tropical hints of passion fruit and guava, but the acidity keeps everything on a tight course, very minerally on the finish. Top class.- Neal Martin\"\u003c\/spanaptos\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspanaptos\u003e- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2022), 94\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/spanaptos\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan arial\u003e\u003cb\u003epts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lismore Estate Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949236547631,"sku":"SA1EE367036CHS","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lismore_chardonnay_reserve_hq_label_717a59fe-fc6f-4142-b449-831cff58ace5.jpg?v=1771491929","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/lismore-chardonnay-estate-reserve-2021","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}