{"title":"South Africa | Elgin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Elgin_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1529228593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated an hour east of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/south-africa-cape-town\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Wines from the Cape Town Wine Region of South Africa Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCape Town\u003c\/a\u003e, the high-lying cool-climate Elgin district, cradled in the ancient sandstone Hottentots Holland mountains, was traditionally an apple-growing region. Now award-winning wine showing exceptional fruit and elegance are produced here, with Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz doing particularly well in this later ripening, cooler terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lismore-viognier-the-age-of-grace-white-wine","title":"Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lismore Age of Grace Cape South Coast Viognier is an expressive style of wine that seduces you with the beautiful perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple. 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At the winery, the destemmed grapes were transferred to small open-topped fermenters. A three-day maceration was followed by spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts. Gentle pigeage took place and skin contact lasted for 20 to 26 days, before being run off and the remaining marc being gently basket pressed. The wine was racked by gravity to barrel where malolactic conversion took place. Maturation in French oak lasted for 17 months. Each clone and soil type was micro vinified as separate batches. 41.5% was matured in new oak, with 23.6% aged in 228-litre barriques, 69.8% in 500-litre casks and 6.6% in 'breathable' concrete eggs. Bottled without fining or filtration. This is a subtle and precise style of Syrah built on fine tannins, harmony and freshness with flavours of black skinned fruit, iodine and ground white peppercorns. 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The \u003cstrong\u003eLothian\u003c\/strong\u003e estate sits right at the heart of this region, crafting wines that rival the elegance of classic European styles while maintaining a distinct, vibrant personality of their own. This specific vintage promises a highly aromatic and inviting profile. It leads with a burst of bright, fresh red fruit - think wild strawberry, crunchy raspberry, and vibrant cherry. Beneath that primary fruit, there is a beautifully subtle, earthy spice and a hint of savoury forest floor that adds real complexity. It is light on its feet, driven by a refreshing acidity and incredibly silky tannins that give the wine a beautifully smooth, elegant finish. 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Ten months of barrel maturation on the fine lees fleshed out the wine and added richness. Prior to bottling the wine was lightly filtered to preserve its integrity. The resulting wine is pale-yellow in colour with gentle oak spices, nutmeg and orange pieces. There is plenty to the palate with a crisp, clean acidity, rich and gentle in texture yet delicate with plenty of orange, and apricot slices and yellow apple on the finish. 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These are the yeast cells that fall to the bottom of the tank after fermentation and with regular stirring they keep the wine fresh and protected from oxygen. In time they lend the wine a sophisticated mouthfeel and length. Pale lemon in colour, the aroma is fresh and lively with frangipane, vanilla and crème fraîche intertwining with the enticing scents of nectarine, citrus and apple flesh with a dusting of spices and honeysuckle. A mineral-edged acidity upon entry, this mid-bodied breezy Chardonnay exhibits notes of crushed biscuits, lees and juicy orange segments. An oatmeal creaminess in the mid-palate continues to the long finish with a lick of vanilla on the conclusion. 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