{"product_id":"lismore-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Lismore Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eLismore Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot NoirComplex bouquet of crushed rose petals, wild jasmine and fresh French herbs followed by a palate full of cranberry, raspberry and a long savory finish. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness. 30% whole bunch fermented in large 5000 liter vats with gentle pump-overs twice a day. The process allowed for a long extraction period which lends to the fruit expression and structure of this wine. The free run wine was drained off and the fermented grapes were then pressed in a traditional wooden basket press. The wine was racked into 225, 300 and 500 liter barrels where malolactic fermentation took place and the wine was aged for 10 months. 35% new French oak was used. Review: The 2018 Pinot Noir comes from Walker Bay and Kaaimansgat and includes 30% whole-bunch fruit, aged for 11 months in 25% new oak. The bouquet sports vivid red cherry and raspberry fruit that is exceptionally well defined and beautifully integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, well-judged acidity and a slightly fleshy texture. There is just the right amount of salinity here, and the finish is kept on a tight leash, allowing the detail and precision to be fully expressed. A slight sour edge on the finish keeps you coming back for another sip. Excellent and reassuringly classy. - Neal Martin - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2019), 92 Walker Bay and Elandskloof are the twin sources of 30% whole bunch-fermented Pinot from Sam O'Keefe. Juicy, floral and charming, it's a graceful, fruit forward with some clove and tobacco spice and refreshing acidity. The finish is a little firmer than I remember. 2020-24- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Special Report), 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lismore Estate Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949024243759,"sku":"447262","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lismore_pinot_noir_nv_hq_label_19f7bb54-13e3-4c59-ac1c-5a6f1e6282f3.jpg?v=1771487766","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/lismore-pinot-noir-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}