{"product_id":"lismore-chardonnay-reserve-2018","title":"Lismore Chardonnay Reserve 2018","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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Sam O'Keefe's Reserve bottling all comes from her picturesque estate in Greyton and is an impressive wine in 2018. The wood is better integrated than it was in the previous release, possibly because of the use of 40% malolactic fermentation. Citrus, pear and passion fruit flavors are supported by minerality, stony acidity and subtle wood spices. Delicious. 2019-25 Greyton (13.5%)\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Special Report), 95 pts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Estate Reserve Chardonnay is aged for 11 months in 500-liter barrels, 30% new oak. It has a little more amplitude on the nose compared to the 2017 Chardonnay, and its aromas of citrus fruit, wet limestone and orange zest unfold gently. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity that cuts through the intense orange zest, apricot and white peach fruit. This is taut and wonderfully focused with just the right amount of salinity on the finish. Outstanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- Neal Martin\u003c\/span\u003e Vinous 95 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lismore Estate Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949028274223,"sku":"SA1EE367028CHS","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lismore_chardonnay_reserve_hq_label_c558d7d1-190c-4a55-867e-6c145aec5923.jpg?v=1771487888","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/lismore-chardonnay-reserve-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}