La Motte Pierneef Shiraz/Viognier Red Blend 2015

Region:  Franschoek

Striving for excellence is an inherent part of life at La Motte – constantly preserving nature’s gifts, skillfully matching vines and terroir, creating wines of consistent quality, delighting music lovers in classical style – All in harmony with the splendour of the Franschhoek Valley. This premium range of elegant-style wines, produced to express distinctive varietal character, combines the best of what farms situated in diverse climatic regions have to offer. Each wine reflects the noble art of wine-making in the craftsmanship of La Motte’s vinicultural master Edmund Terblanche.

Cultivars:  95% Syrah (from Elim, Walker Bay & Franschhoek) , 5% Viognier (from Franschhoek)

Tasting Notes:

This vintage reflects aromatic herb and perfume notes integrated with sweet fruit and toasted oak. Tight and restrained on the palate, with a pleasing, dry finish. A perfect expression of South African cool-climate Syrah.