LA MOTTE CLASSIC SHIRAZ 75CL

Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape Type: 95% Shiraz, 5% Grenache
Wine Style:Full-Bodied

ORIGIN
This wine originates from different vineyards in the Cape Winelands: Walker Bay (30%), Franschhoek (25%), Swartland (20%), Elim (15%) and Paarl (10%).

VINICULTURE
Grapes were picked when still firm, but ripe. The bunches were de-stemmed and hand-sorted. Whole berries were pumped into an open stainless steel tank, inoculated and cool-fermented (20 – 24 degrees Celsius), while pumping over allowed thorough aeration.
Malolactic fermentation started in the tanks and finished in 300-litre French oak barrels (30% new). The wine was matured for 14 months, then blended, filtered and bottled.

CELLARMASTER’S IMPRESSIONS
Optimal Syrah terroir, timely picking (at the correct ripeness), and blending with a complementary variety ensure that this is a wine of balance, complexity, freshness and finesse.
The warmer season gave ample mulberry fruit complemented by savoury nutmeg spice and a hint of cedar. The palate shows peppery spice and tight freshness.

CONNOISSEUR’S CHOICE
Most enjoyable with venison, spicy pâtés, guinea fowl and roast beef or lamb.