Syrah, Cape South Coast
    Lismore Estate

    Syrah, Cape South Coast,

    Destination

    Lismore Estate, Syrah, Cape South Coast, 2020

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Lismore Estate, Syrah, Cape South Coast, 2020

    Historically the Lismore Syrah was a blend from the Greyton estate and rented blocks in Elgin. In 2020, the Elgin fruit was blended with donated Syrah from Stellenbosch, Constantia and the Swartland. An open, accessible style, the final blend was fermented with 50% whole bunches and aged for 11 months in oak.

    ABV:
    12.5%
    92/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2020 Syrah comes from donated fruit from Stellenbosch, Constantia and Swartland, plus bought in fruit from Elgin and Walker Bay. This includes 50% whole bunch with 11 months ageing in barrel. It has a headier bouquet than the CWG Syrah tasted alongside, scents of boysenberry and bilberry fruit, perhaps more floral in style and very well focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a eucalyptus note on the entry, plenty of grip and weight, just a soupçon of opulence with a pastille-like finish. Very fine.
    Date Reviewed:
    09/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2040

    specifications

    country:
    South Africa
    region:
    Western Cape
    Appellation:
    Western Cape
    Producer:
    Lismore Estate
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Syrah
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.