About this product
La Motte's flagship red, a consistently excellent Franschhoek Shiraz with black cherry, dark chocolate, and warm spice character. Aged in French oak for 12 months, it offers exceptional value for the complexity and structure it delivers.
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La Motte Shiraz's warm spice and black-fruit character are a natural match for South African braised lamb; spiced plum chutney creates a direct flavour bridge between wine and food.
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The wine's medium weight and dark-fruit character are ideal for a well-made pie; mushroom's umami and the gravy's richness deepen the wine's own savoury character.
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The wine's warm spice and dark fruit suit pork belly's richness; five-spice echoes the wine's own spice profile while apple compote provides the bright acidity the pairing needs.
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The wine's South African character is perfectly reflected in a local cheese board with biltong; the cured meat's intensity and the cheese's sharpness find traction against the wine's fruit.
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