Lismore
One of my favourite things about South Africa has become it's ability to grow The Good Grapes almost anywhere. These particular Good Grapes hailed from Greyton.
WHITE:
- Lismore Sauvignon Blanc (2011): limey guava, subtle smokiness, gentle, smokey Camembert, lurking litchi, savoury crackers, orangey, a little Viogniery. Barrel fermented, older 300 l barrels.
- Lismore Chardonnay (2011): honeysuckle dipped in caramel, caramel-filled biscuits on nose & palate, rich Millionaire’s shortbread sans chocolate with a tinge of orange, rich. 11 months in barrel (**)
- Lismore Viognier (2011): Mocha fudge, reminds me of the paraffin used for oil bubbles, oily richness, dried peaches, mouth watering, gets softer & easier as it breathes, very rich, small portions only! (*)
RED:
- Lismore Syrah (2006): Red berries, green peppercorns, rare red meat, soft, salty biltong, dried coriander, rich, pair with seared steak with lots of pepper & rocket salad, smokiness, gets spicier as it breathes. Grapes bought from Darling & Beaumont (Bot River)
Winery
Wisdom:
- Lismore is the only farm in Greyton
- Sauv has a sense of place – the taste represents the region
- Syrah “tells you where it’s from”
- Terroir is reminiscent of the Rhone Valley
- Wait at least 2 years from harvest before releasing wines
- Lismore – Gaelic for bountiful garden
- 4 -6 000 bottles of Viognier
- 3 000 bottles of Chardonnay
- 35 000 bottles per year in total
- Low pH limits malolactic fermentation
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