2016 Lismore Chardonnay Cape South Coast

Origin
Greyton,,,, South Africa, SOUTH, AFRICA
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Chardonnay
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine Score
92+ points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, August 2018
93 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, Oct 2017 16.5 points, Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, September 2018

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2016 Lismore Chardonnay Cape South Coast

Media Reviews

Neal Martin

The 2016 Chardonnay contains 10% fruit from the Elinskloof vineyard (hence the different WO than the 2015). The tightly wound bouquet of citrus fruit, honeysuckle and light chalky scents gathers momentum in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly petrolly opening and a little more viscous than the 2015, featuring a touch of spice and perhaps not quite the length of the 2016. Excellent, but it needs a couple of years in bottle. 92+ points

Tim Atkin MW

This is the first release of a Lismore Chardonnay that combines fruit from Greyton and Elandskloof, with the acidity and minerality of the latter to the fore here. The oak is a little assertive, but this is a fine, focused Chardonnay with crunchy, mouth-watering freshness. 93 points

Richard Hemming

Cream, cereal and white fruit. Dry and a little understated but it has excellent savoury meal notes to finish. 16.5 points

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