{"product_id":"thor-vintners-lara-semillon-750ml","title":"Thor Vintners 'Lara' Semillon 2023 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : FRANSCHHOEK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eORGANIC : Semillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, RIPE APRICOT, ORANGE PEEL, HONEYCOMB, VANILLA POD, OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eRoasted chicken with cream sauce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMLF texture works with the cream; acidity lifts the dish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePoached salmon with beurre blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eclassic match for Western Cape Semillon; honeycomb and apricot read cleanly against the butter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elees-derived weight and the honeysuckle finish pair well with earthiness and cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"River Horse Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62813682204831,"sku":"8650","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/eastsidecellars.com\/products\/thor-vintners-lara-semillon-750ml","provider":"Eastside Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}