La Motte Syrah 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Picture nyama choma off the grill and a glass of something dark and a little wild to wash it down. That's this. La Motte Syrah pours deep and inky, then hits you with blackberry, plum and a real kick of black pepper. It's full-bodied and properly grown-up, the kind of red you open when the night's just getting good. Tell us where you are and we'll have it there fast.
First sniff and you get dark fruit straight away: ripe blackberry and juicy plum, with black pepper, a twist of liquorice and a little clove sitting behind it. On the palate it's rich and mouth-filling, that dark fruit rolling into warm spice and a whisper of vanilla oak from its time in French barrels. The tannins (the grippy bit that makes your mouth feel dry) are firm but smooth, so it holds together without scratching. Long, peppery, savoury finish. Built to stand up to food.
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Where it's from
La Motte sits in Franschhoek, the gorgeous valley the French Huguenots settled back in the 1600s. The estate's history stretches to 1709, and these days it's run by the Rupert family, who turned it into one of the Cape's most loved wine farms. Syrah is their signature, and the fruit here picks up a natural black-pepper spice from the cooler vineyard blocks. That's the pepper you taste. Real terroir, not a marketing line.
Good to know
- What is the price of La Motte Syrah 75cl?
La Motte Syrah 75cl is KSh 4,789 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does La Motte Syrah 75cl taste like?
Deep and full-bodied, with blackberry and plum up front, then black pepper, liquorice and clove. Rich dark fruit, smooth firm tannins and a savoury, peppery finish.
- What is the ABV of La Motte Syrah?
It's 13%, so a properly full-bodied red. Sip it, don't sprint it.
- How do I serve La Motte Syrah?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. It's young and structured, so let it breathe an hour or decant it to open up the fruit and spice.
- What food pairs with La Motte Syrah?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, peppercorn steak, ribs in a sweet sticky sauce, beef stew or game meat all love this wine.
- Where is La Motte Syrah from?
From the La Motte estate in Franschhoek, South Africa. The estate dates back to 1709 and is one of the Cape's most famous wine farms, especially for its Syrah.
- Is Syrah the same as Shiraz?
Same grape, two names. South Africa uses both, and La Motte calls this one Syrah. Expect a bold, spicy, dark-fruited red either way.
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La Motte Syrah 75cl price in Kenya
Buy La Motte Syrah 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,789. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
