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Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Estate Reserve Syrah 2021
Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Estate Reserve Syrah 2021
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Syrah 100%
- Alcohol by volume- 12%
- Body Value: D (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 3.3
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6/75cl
- Producer- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- This is a stunning and precise Syrah with perfumed floral notes and bright blueberry and blackberry fruit infused with crushed violets. It is beautifully textured, elegant, mouth-filling, and superbly long. The Lismore Estate Reserve Syrah is elegant, perfumed, and bright, with notes of white pepper, classic garrigue, and perfumed floral notes of crushed violets. Light and graceful yet structured, this is a crystal clear expression of Syrah's extremely cool climate.
The grapes were pressed in whole bunches, slowly extracting the juice at 600 litres per tonne. The juice was cold, settled for 48 hours, and then racked into 500-litre Burgundian barrels, of which 35% were new for spontaneous and natural fermentation and 11 months of maturation. Balance was the key to this wine.
This is a stunning example of a restrained, cool-climate Chardonnay. Intense citrus aromas and classic soft fruits like jasmine and walnuts are layered with honey and vanilla notes. The palate is beautifully balanced with a refreshing, crisp acidity and a distinct minerality. It is concentrated and refined, with a crisp, clean citrus finish.
Price | £299.33 |
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Country | South Africa |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | Having pioneered a new extremely cool climate region in South Africa, Samantha chose to release an Estate Reserve range to illustrate what the Greyton vineyards are capable of. The Overberg region is rapidly earning a reputation for premium, cool-climate grapes. Greyton is a designated ward, recognising the unique expression of terroir in the wines produced there. The wines are made from very low-yielding vines planted 300 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Sonderend Mountain Range. The soils are decomposed shale over the clay, and the vines are dry-farmed, which contributes to the deep concentration in the wine. One of the coolest climates in South Africa, the extreme diurnal temperature shifts create a Syrah that has a very distinct sense of place. Low mean temperatures during February contribute to an extended ripening period, resulting in a harvest period three to four weeks later than in traditional wine-growing regions in South Africa. The long hang-time encourages concentrated flavours, while the cool evenings retain natural balancing acidity, resulting in a very elegant Syrah. |