The Lismore Estate Reserve Viognier has always stood out as something special. The expression is dried apricot and fresh ginger with hints of honeysuckle through to a concentrated palate with fresh, clean acidity which supports the extravagance of the palate. The Perfect Food Wine! 

The grapes are grown in a unique, cool climate in Greyton, providing a very high-quality expression of the variety. This wine provides an elegant alternative to a heavier, new-world style, offering a "vortex of dimensionality" that is both exciting and pleasurable to drink

Vinified using minimal intervention, allowing the wine showcase this special terroir. The grapes were whole bunch pressed, slowly extracting the juice at a rate of 600 liters per ton. The juice was cold settled for 48 hours and then racked into 225 and 500 liter Burgundian barrels of which 30% were new, for spontaneous and natural fermentation and 18 months' maturation. Balance was the key to this wine.

Tasting Notes: Offers a beautiful bouquet with yellow plum, nectarine, and white linen, boasting a "powerful yet precise" texture. It has incredible fruit concentration but maintains freshness through a bright, citrus-driven, and pithy finish.

Food Pairings: The wine's rich, yet vibrant, nature makes it an excellent match for creamy salmon soup, rich fish, or spicy Asian dishes. Think pot stickers or dumplings.