{"product_id":"lismore-chardonnay-reserve-2016","title":"Lismore Chardonnay Reserve 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLismore Chardonnay Reserve made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows intense citrus and soft fruit layered with honey and vanilla carried by a distinct minerality and crisp acidity with a lingering citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComing from a 13 year old vineyard with decomposed shale oiver clay soils. \u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eFermented and aged 11 months in 500 liter French Oak Foudres (40% new). \u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eWine was slightly filtered before bottling.\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\"Bravo to Lismore for the quality of this first Reserve Chardonnay, all made with fruit from the farm in Greyton. This has sufficient power and concentration to cope with the 40% new wood, supported by acidity and real focus. Sappy, structured and intense, with classic, quasi-Burgundian notes of struck match. 2018-23. - Tim Atkin\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Tim Atkin (South Africa Report 2017), 93 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \"Medium straw. Introduced by scents of flint, green citrus and underripe mango, the estate Chardonnay Reserve is Lismore’s icon wine. It’s mineral rich and focused with an incredibly pure, silky mouth feel and vibrant acidity. A great Chardonnay! Made with natural yeast and matured 11 months in 500L French oak, 40% new.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- International Wine Review (February 2018), 93 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lismore Estate Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948955529263,"sku":"SA1EE367009CHS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lismore_chardonnaynv_label_b2c22565-441b-46fc-b67b-890460dfae78.jpg?v=1771485922","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/lismore-chardonnay-reserve-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}