Thor Vintners
Thor Vintners 'Lara' Semillon 2023 750mL
Thor Vintners 'Lara' Semillon 2023 750mL
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SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : FRANSCHHOEK
ORGANIC : Semillon
MED-BODIED, RIPE APRICOT, ORANGE PEEL, HONEYCOMB, VANILLA POD, OAK
< style="margin: 0;">Thor Vintners sources this Semillon from Glenwood Vineyards in Franschhoek — one of the variety's most storied terroirs in the Western Cape, where the Robertsvlei Valley's day-night temperature swings preserve acidity through full ripeness. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed, then held on fine yeast lees for eight months with full malolactic fermentation, building texture and mouthfeel without losing lift.
The oak approach is deliberate: rather than standard barriques, the wine aged in stainless steel tanks fitted with ceramic and fire-toasted French oak staves. The ceramic moderates extraction; the toasted oak introduces the spice and vanilla character without overwhelming the fruit. The result carries the weight of extended lees contact and the brightness you'd expect from this appellation.
< style="margin: 0;">PAIRINGS :
| Roasted chicken with cream sauce | MLF texture works with the cream; acidity lifts the dish |
| Poached salmon with beurre blanc | classic match for Western Cape Semillon; honeycomb and apricot read cleanly against the butter |
| Mushroom risotto | lees-derived weight and the honeysuckle finish pair well with earthiness and cream |
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