Every August, guests to La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley have the opportunity to experience Shiraz (or Syrah as it is called here) in a variety of ways. As part of the estate’s celebration of National Shiraz Day (21 August) and its participation in Seven Days of Shiraz (21 – 28 August), the focus is on introducing this variety’s unique ability to adapt to terroir, how beautifully it blends and matures and of course, its exceptional versatility as a partner on the dinner table.
Guests are invited to relax in front of the welcoming Tasting Room fireplace or to make the most of sunny days on the veranda with a special Syrah Tasting featuring a beautifully matured vintage from the estate’s Rupert Vinoteque, the acclaimed Pierneef Atelier Syrah Viognier blend, the estate’s flagship red blend, Hanneli R and a new vintage release, the 2024 La Motte Reserve Syrah.
Moving away from its 100% Franschhoek wine of origin status of previous years, the 2024 Reserve Syrah is a sensational example of how the spicy, perfumed character of cool-climate Elim Syrah complements a creamy texture and red fruit Franschhoek profile. 58% of the grapes are from the Franschhoek estate, 40% from Elim and the remaining 2% originate from Stellenbosch.
Medium-bodied with distinctive varietal aromas and a well-balanced palate, the 2024 La Motte Reserve Syrah is an outstanding culinary companion. Enjoy with rich and flavourful dishes, grilled or barbequed meat and vegetables, aromatic spices as well as fruity condiments.
Guests to L’Ami Family Brasserie on the estate are invited to try the 2024 Reserve Shiraz with a fillet from the kitchen’s open flame grill and Chef Stephan Moolman’s suggestion of either a gutsy peppercorn or the classic flavour of a Beurre Bordelais.
2024 La Motte Reserve Syrah
Price:
The 2024 La Motte Reserve Syrah is available online or at the cellar door for R220 per bottle.
Experience:
- The Syrah Tasting is available during August, from Monday to Sunday (09:00 – 17:00) at R200 per person.
- L’Ami Family Brasserie is open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. An A la Carte as well as a seasonal Winter Menu are available. Online bookings.
- During the Seven Days of Syrah (21 – 28 August), both L’Ami and the La Motte Bakery will be serving a complimentary tasting of the recently released 2024 Reserve Syrah.
Recipe ideas to try at home:
- Café de Paris butter on sirloin – a classic partner to elegant Syrah
- Fennel and Paprika Spiced Lamb Chops – complementing Syrah’s spicy notes
- Chicken Marbella’s sweet and sour – balancing fruity nuances to perfection
For more information on La Motte, please visit www.la-motte.com or call +27 (0)21 876 8000.