2021 Chenin Blanc, Lismore

Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker & proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.  O’Keefe’s vision was to create wines that reflect the unique terroir of this cool-climate region. Despite facing significant challenges, including a devastating fire in 2019, she has continued to produce wines of exceptional quality and character. Her commitment to expressing the purity and elegance of the region’s fruit is evident in every bottle.

In the glass, the nose is delicately aromatic, offering notes of orange blossom and jasmine, complemented by hints of mandarin and passion fruit. On the palate, it is taut and linear, with a crystalline acidity that provides structure and vitality. Subtle nuances of citrus and stone fruit are interwoven with a fine mineral backbone, leading to a racy and persistent finish. The wine’s balance and finesse make it immediately appealing and suitable for cellaring over the next 3–5 years.