Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $25.56Original ZAR 420.00≈ €22.74 · £19.21Per bottle, derived from case | store.lismore.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $25.56Original ZAR 420.00≈ €22.74 · £19.21Per bottle, derived from case | store.lismore.co.za ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.42 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Decomposed shale (heavy schist)
Elevation 325.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Greyton, South Africa (decomposed shale soils, 325m elevation, no irrigation)
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter (5000 Liter)
Maceration 30 days
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 500-700 liter
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Volume 5,000 bottles
Bottles5,000
Production Details 50% whole bunch fermentation in 5,000 liter wooden fermenter with gentle pigeage. 30-day extended maceration on skins. Pressed in traditional basket press. Matured in 500-700 liter barrels (35% new oak) for 11 months. Dry-farmed on steep shale slopes. Long hang-time on vine. Dry wine with food-friendly acidity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, raspberry, Provençal herbs, wild thyme, purple flowers, turned earth, pencil lead
Palate: red fruit, white pepper, fennel, graphite, potpourrі, spiced cherry, pink peppercorn
Food Pairing roasted meats, lamb, venison, spiced dishes, charcuterie, hard cheeses
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Parker): 96 points
Wine Advocate (Parker)96 points
Vinous95 points
Tim Atkin MW94 points
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Elgin sandstone and shale soils
Fermentation Vessels Whole-bunch fermentation; vessel not specified
Maceration 28 days
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Cape South Coast
Fermentation Vessels Whole-bunch fermentation; vessel not specified
Maceration 28 days
Production Details Fruit was donated from Stellenbosch, Constantia, and Swartland, with additional purchased fruit from Elgin and Walker Bay.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe