{"product_id":"lismore-viognier-2014","title":"Lismore Viognier 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis a Greyton WO.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBalance is the key to this wine. Viognier is an aromatic and generous varietal, it benefits from barrel maturation and lees contact with a fuller mouth feel and increased texture. This combined with the firm acid backbone and intense fruit will allow this wine to integrate beautifully and gain further complexity over the next 3-5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRich, lush and decadent. Viognier is a gorgeous variety. Honeysuckle, peaches and dried apricot with a lingering citrus finish. A clean fresh acidity supports the extravagance of the nose and the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tViognier, a traditional Rhone variety is perfectly suited to Lismore’s cool-climate terrior. The vineyard block is on decomposed shale and one of the healthiest and well balanced on the farm. The entire team looks forward to the Viognier harvest and the beautiful amber tinged berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and whole bunch pressed, slowly extracting the juice at a rate of 500ltrs per ton. The juice was settled for 48 hours and was racked into burgundian barriques (1st fill) for fermentation and maturation. The wine was left on the lees with regular “batonnage” for 11 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t Lighter styles are often paired with curries and the like. This Viognier is different. We recommend medium bodied meals that are intense and complex. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t- Sesame encrusted tuna marinated in a blend of orange, lemon and lime juice spiced with sesame oil and balsamic vinegar – seared on a wood fired grill and served with griddled vegetables, or\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Free range duck breast smoked with Darjeeling tea and coriander leaves. Set on a cinnamon poached pear glazed with a gooseberry jus.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tIn both of these dishes, the fruit and floral aspects of the wine are complimented by the exotic and aromatic elements in the dish which are also highlighted by the spiciness from the oak fermentation; the fresh acidity freshens the palate, and yet the Lismore Viognier has the body to hold up against the weight of the duck or the tuna. It is also gorgeous with a well laid cheese platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t“South Africa is still deciding where Viognier does best- and for now, only Lismore in Greyton makes a world class example..”-\u003cb\u003e 94 Points Decanter June 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"With just 0.8 hectares in the ground, my only criticism of Sam O’Keefe’s world class Viognier is that there isn’t more of it. Located on a protected, south-facing slope, which contributes to the wine’s freshness and vivacity, it’s a voluptuous, peach and nectarine fruity wine with subtle oak and balancing acidity. The closest the Cape comes to Condrieu. Drink: 2016-19\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Tim Atkin (September 2016), 95 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t“Wines of the Year” Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lismore Estate Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948848803887,"sku":"SA1EE367003VGS","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lismore_viognier_2014_greyton_hq_label.jpg?v=1771484698","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/lismore-viognier-2014","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}