This wine uses grapes from La Motte and from Elim. 30% of the wine was matured in new 300-litre French oak barrels, while the remainder was aged in older 300-litre barrels as well as larger format casks. It was matured for 15 months, after which blending took place, in-corporating 4% Petit Sirah and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
CELLARMASTER’S IMPRESSIONS
The spicy and perfumed character of the cool-climate Elim Syrah is complemented by the creamy texture and red fruit profile from Franschhoek, re-sulting in a wine with distinctive varietal aromas and a well-balanced palate. Petit Sirah from Franschhoek contributes colour, while a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch adds depth and structure to the finish.
Syrah grapes in nature
The medium-bodied character of this wine harmo-nizes perfectly with rich, flavourful dishes, grilled foods (including grilled vegetables), game dishes (particularly those incorporating stewed fruit and sweet aromatic spice components), peppercorn-crusted steaks and barbecued meat in a sticky, sweet marinade. The wine’s abundant fruit also latches on to the sweetness in jellies, chutneys and berry sauces. R240 at the cellar
Magnificent La Motte