Jancis Robinson`s Wine of the Week in 2021
- Producer
- Lismore Estate
- Origin
- Greyton,,,, South Africa, SOUTH, AFRICA
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Maturity
- ready
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Wine Score
- 93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, Aug 2018
93 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, 2019
17 points, Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, Mar 2021
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2017 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc was matured 75% in 500-liter barrels and 25% in concrete eggs. This has a more vivacious and slightly more fruit-driven bouquet of yellow plum and light nectarine notes, complemented by touches of crushed stone and gooseberry. Perhaps one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc aromatics I have encountered this vintage. The palate is well balanced with gorgeous orange peel, light black currant and gooseberry notes, just about perfect acidity and a very precise, long finish. It is an outstanding follow-up to the 2016, perhaps even better. 93 points
Tim Atkin MW
Now a blend of fruit from Greyton and Walker Bay, this wood and concrete egg-fermented Sauvignon is rich and leesy, with notes of passion fruit and jasmine and tangy, saline acidity adding freshness and zip. Complex stuff. Drink 2018-22. 93 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Bright green-gold. Very minerally with satin texture and an attractive lime-juice undertow. Real depth even if without any obvious oakiness. Serious, substantial wine with a lot more life than many a Pessac-Léognan. Bone-dry finish. Probably best drunk with food. Impressive persistence. VGV 17 points
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