Lismore Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc

Tucked into the foothills of a dramatic mountain range at the bottom of Africa is Lismore Estate Vineyards. Californian Samantha O'Keefe has found paradise and the perfect terroir. Her passion combined with vines planted at 300 meters, chilled by the winter snow and nourished by the African summer sun, produce classic cool climate wines which are rich, complex and lovingly hand crafted. With one of the coolest climates in South Africa with extreme diurnal temperature shifts, her wines show us a very distinct sense of place. One that tells a story in the glass. Lismore is the pioneer of Wine of origin "Greyton", it has been designated by SAWIS recognizing the unique and special terroir of this region.

This Sauvignon Blanc has been fermented in 300 litre old oak barrels. Made in an oxidative style and given extended lees contact, there's an extra richness and complexity that you don't usually find in your average Sauvignon Blanc. This wine strikes a great contrast to the sharp acidity of other new world Sauvignons, displaying a more creamy and silky mouth feel.

Bright citrus, tropical fruits, florals and herbal notes leap from the glass, with a toasty nuttiness on the finish. Excellent terroir and the winemaker’s passion at its best.