About this product
Lomond Estate's Elim Syrah challenges assumptions about South African red wine — produced in a climate more akin to the Northern Rhône than South Africa, it shows the variety's cool-climate personality. Deep ruby, almost violet-tinged, with aromas of smoked black olive, dried violet, white pepper, and iron ore. The palate is full-bodied yet sleek with fine, silky tannins and a long, savoury finish of fynbos and cured olive.
Pairing intelligence
complement
South African game meat and cool-climate Syrah share the wild, savoury character of their shared landscape; springbok's leanness suits Syrah's pepper and dark fruit
classic
main
complement
Cool-climate Syrah's peppery elegance bridges the North African-influenced spice of harissa and the smoky sweetness of aubergine
established
main
complement
The wine's savoury, dried-meat character echoes biltong's umami depth; the berry jam lightens the pairing and reflects Syrah's fruit core
suggested
casual