Lismore Estate Vineyards Valkyrie Chardonnay 2023
100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin Greyton
Samantha O’Keefe is the pioneer of Wine of Origin Greyton. This Chardonnay exemplifies the unique, extreme cool-climate terroir. This Chardonnay is a barrel selection of the coolest block on Lismore, chosen to express the elegance and definition of these steep, dry land farmed, mountain vineyards. The grapes were whole bunch pressed, settled overnight, and then fermented with natural yeast. Subsequently, they were aged on the lees for 11 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, with 25% of the barrels being new. Stirring during this aging process was not carried out.
Tasting Notes: Concentrated aromas of dried lemon, orange blossom, and toasted pine nuts. The palate is well-balanced, with intense citrus and grilled lime with a citrus, saline, mineral driven finish.
Ready for drinking in 5 to 10 years.
Winemaker: Samantha O’Keefe
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R
- Lowest: R
- Average: R
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 87
- Cases Auctioned: 56
Analysis
- Alc: 13.16 vol%
- RS: 2.2 g/l
- TA: 6.7 g/l
- pH: 3.3
