LISMORE, Cape South Coast, Syrah, 6x75cl

🍷 Lismore, Syrah
Country: South Africa | Region: Cape South Coast, Western Cape
Appellation: Cape South Coast | Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged in older French oak barrels for elegance and restraint
Farming: Sustainable with minimal intervention

🌟 A cool-climate South African Syrah—refined, perfumed, and gracefully powerful.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby with purple flashes—vivid and alluring.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and complex, with lifted notes of violets, black cherry, and wild herbs. Layers of white pepper, olive tapenade, and smoky spice evoke a northern Rhône finesse.

👅 On the Palate:
Elegant and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Savoury black fruit, earthy undertones, and a streak of minerality lead into a long, focused finish with cool-climate poise.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Delicious with rosemary lamb chops, grilled duck breast, mushroom ragù, or aged cheddar. Also superb with North African-spiced dishes or venison.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Beautifully expressive now, with the potential to age gracefully for 8–12 years, revealing more complexity and nuance.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Lismore Syrah is a standout expression of South Africa’s Cape South Coast—elegant, soulful, and unmistakably terroir-driven. A wine that marries Old World style with New World energy in the most captivating way.