Land n Sand Oct / Nov 2013 | Page 13

What others say: “… one of the VERY few Viogniers from outside the Rhone that we’ve found to evoke memories of Condrieu!” – SWIG (UK) “… her 2008 Viognier is the finest SA example I’ve tasted.” – Neil Pendock, Sunday Times “I had a wine epiphany sitting on Lismore’s verandah taking in the mountainous landscape. Looking out over the newly planted vineyards, I was washed over by the immense amount of labour and passion that it takes to truly benefit from the proper choice of the best vines to thrive in a specific soil, on a completely individual site. The force of one’s will to grow something special on a completely indifferent mountain.” – Brad Hickey’s Wine Odyssey “… 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, with a portion of barrel fermented fruit and extended lees contact, is one of the most profound Sauvignons you’ll taste.” – SWIG (UK) “Lismore makes finely etched Viognier that could be a new benchmark for SA, ...” – Brad Hickey’s Wine Odyssey “… extreem is het enig juiste woord hier. De boerderij ligt zeer afgelegen en de wijngaarden liggen hoog op de omliggende heuvels, waar sneeuw niet ongebruikelijk is. Hier produceert Samantha een kleine hoeveelheid wijn met kracht en een zuurgraad die de wijnen zeer verfijnd maken.” – 2vin “My favourite white was the 2009 Lismore Viognier with its dried apricot flavour and the most amazing lingering citrus aftertaste.” – City Of Sunshine And Storms “South Africa’s finest expression of Viognier to date, Condrieu like, touch oxidative, perfume, textured mouth feels with racy and vibrant profile, high energy, only 3000 bottles made, seek it out.” – Miguel Chan Wine Journal “... the cult white of 2007” – Sunday Times “The 2011 Viognier is made in a more linear style - hints of frangipane, apricot and honeysuckle on the nose, all very well-defined. The palate is ripe and spicy on the entry with touches of dried orange peel, shaved ginger and a touch of dried lychee. There is splendid weight in the mouth and a long, satisfying finish. Excellent. Drink now-2018.” - WINE ADVOCATE, October 2013 Viognier: There’s no end to this wine. Poised but generous, built up from layers of fresh, dried and blossoming citrus and stone fruit - with hints of dry apple, honey, well-seasoned oak and more flowers, all held upright with perfect acidity. Chardonnay: Tangy and perfumed, with intense and beautifully structured citrus and white fruit around a marked mineral core. Vanilla, honey and nuts on the nose, deftly braced by the by now signature Lismore acidity. Subscribe to our newsletter here & stand a chance to win! WIN 1& Viognier 201 ore 1 Bottle Lism y 2011 e Chardonna or 1 Bottle Lism