{"product_id":"lismore-age-of-grace-viognier-2023-750ml","title":"Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2023 is an expressive, textured and beautifully balanced South African Viognier from the cool-climate Cape South Coast. Aromatic honeysuckle and orange blossom lead into layers of nectarine, apricot, kiwi and pineapple, while whole-bunch pressing, neutral oak and concrete-egg maturation give the wine impressive texture without overwhelming its natural freshness. A firm line of acidity and mineral character brings tension and length to this elegant, exotic white.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 27, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lismore 2023 The Age of Grace Viognier is sourced from four cool-climate sites, including Elgin, where former apple orchards have gradually given way to vines as agricultural economics shift. The wine carries salinity and bright acidity beneath apricot and stone fruit, with a subtle green thread that signals freshness. Clean and precise on the nose, it moves toward a silky, creamy finish shaped by carefully managed oxidative handling that polishes away bitterness. Vintner Samantha O’Keefe continues to champion Viognier from these cool settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lismore estate lies above Greyton in the Overberg, a ward recognized as its own appellation within the Cape South Coast. Originally from Los Angeles, Samantha O’Keefe transformed a former dairy and apple farm into a 232-hectare mountain estate focused on cool-climate viticulture. Planted on shale over clay soils and largely dry-farmed, the vineyards benefit from elevation, cool nights and southeasterly systems that bring steady rainfall, shaping wines defined by freshness, salinity and fynbos botanical nuances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn December 2019, catastrophic bushfires destroyed Samantha O’Keefe’s homestead and much of the farm infrastructure. The estate was rebuilt, reinforcing Lismore’s identity as a resilient, site-driven producer. Today, Chardonnay, Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc continue to reflect the estate’s precision and disciplined farming philosophy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(154, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 23, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaked pears, honeysuckle, apricots and chopped nuts on the nose. Lime peel as well. It’s full-bodied, fragrant and flavorful yet retains excellent freshness. Bright finish. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLismore.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expressive viognier, grown on rose-quartz soil, seduces you with the beautiful perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple. A sensual and exotic experience. Barrel fermented and aged. Enjoy it now or allow it to gain complexity with further cellaring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Made in the Soil \u003cbr\u003eThis viognier is a reflection of my obsession with how special soils, climate and a mysterious sense of place come together to produce an extraordinary wine that tells you its story. \u003cbr\u003eThis wine is grown on Rose-Quartz soils in Elgin, a cool, high altitude plateau. The region offers a lengthened ripening period which brings the grapes late into season- often 3-4 weeks later than traditional wine growing areas in South Africa. This provides the opportunity to develop deep complexity and concentration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker's Notes \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were picked and whole bunch pressed, slowly extracting the juice at a rate of 550ltrs per ton. The juice was settled for 48 hours and was racked into older, neutral 225 litre Burgundian barrels, and a 1500 litre concrete egg for fermentation and maturation lasting 10 months The 'egg' component is 20% of the production. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Making Aesthetic \u003cbr\u003eBalance is the key to this wine. Viognier is an aromatic and generous varietal, it benefits from barrel maturation and lees contact with a fuller mouth feel and increased texture. 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