SYRAH is one of the most terroir-friendly red wines and this broad-mindedness relates to its versatility. When it comes to the company it keeps, Syrah is one of the most compatible wines to enjoy with food and one of the most generous wines to enjoy with friends.
Syrah is all about sharing and therefore no wonder that it is a wine that has become synonymous with La Motte, a wine farm that is all about sharing.
The Wine Bearer by Toby Megaw is a 4m tall bronze sculpture of a woman with her cup overflowing. She welcomes guests to La Motte and symbolises the sharing of the estate’s beauty and bounty – setting the scene for the remainder of the estate’s exceptional offering.
Sharing is at the essence of the estate’s ethos. L’Ami means friend in French and this family brasserie is all about bringing like-minded souls together around a table and a quintessential part of its menu is dishes to share on the table. The tasting room is of course, all about sharing the latest vintages with wine afficionados.
Taking this into account and especially for Shiraz South Africa’s Seven Days of Shiraz (21 – 28 August), La Motte has dedicated the whole of August to Syrah in the way it is shared on the estate. La Mott’s Evening(s) of Vintage Wine & Venison take place on 22 and 23 August at 6pm. With a special nod to the estate’s beautiful matured Syrahs, enjoy seasonal venison innovatively served from the open-flame Spanish Vulcano Gres Grill in the kitchen of L’Ami Family Brasserie. Bring friends and family and share a special evening. Cost is R1 100 (including a special selection of La Motte wines). Book now; enquiries: manager.restaurant@la-motte.co.za
