On Thursday, 19th September 2024 it gives us great delight to have with us winemaker extraordinaire ‘Samantha O’Keefe’ owner and winemaker of Lismore Estate based in Greyton, on the Western Cape. The wines that she creates are incredible and trust us when we say that this is an evening you will definitely not want to miss out on.
Please find a bit more of Samantha’s story below:
American-born Samantha, a southern California native and a graduate of UC Berkeley, arrived in South Africa in 2000 and in 2003 established her own wine business and brand, Lismore. She planted vineyards on the slopes of a dramatic mountain range in a previously unknown region and is responsible for the establishment of Wine of Origin Greyton. Her focus and passion is cool-climate, elegant, classically styled wines that speak with a distinct voice and tell the story of their terroir. Samantha’s wines are highly regarded across the globe and acclaimed by international commentators.
Samantha’s home, vineyards and winery were destroyed by a raging bushfire in December 2019 and all her years of hard work went up in flames in a matter of hours. Yet this intrepid winemaker, with the help and support of her colleagues in the wine industry, has rebuilt, replanted and Lismore continues to thrive, a testament to her spirit. She is the proud mother of two sons, Keenan and Quinn, who are often with her in the cellar sharing her passion and building on her vision.
The wine flight for the evening will include the follwoing:
2021 Chardonnay Cape South Coast
2021 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2022 ‘The Age of Grace’ Viognier, Cape South Coast
2022 Chenin Blanc, Cape South Coast
2021 Syrah, Cape South Coast
2021 Pinot Noir, Cape South Coast
2022 Syrah Estate Reserve
We really hope that you can make what is guaranteed to be one of our highlight wine evenings of the year!