{"product_id":"la-motte-reserve-collection-syrah-2022","title":"La Motte Reserve Collection Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Motte sits in the Franschhoek Valley, with vineyards on sandstone and mixed soils at elevations that favour elegant Syrah expression: perfumed red‑berry fruit with a savoury undercurrent. The Reserve Collection Syrah is estate‑grown and vinified to show the site rather than heavy extraction - grapes are destemmed, fermented with careful aeration and matured in 300‑litre French oak (a mix of new, second‑fill and older barrels). The winery combines traditional French influence with modern South African viticulture: careful canopy work, measured oak use and modest intervention to preserve varietal clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour:\u003cbr\u003eViolet‑red with a clear core and bright rim, medium depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose:\u003cbr\u003eRipe mulberry and black cherry at first, with savoury black‑olive and a faint anise\/white‑pepper lift. Subtle toasted spice from barrel maturation supports the fruit rather than dominating it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate:\u003cbr\u003eMedium‑bodied and juicy, with vibrant cherry\/mulberry fruit up front and a smooth, mellow mid‑palate. Fine tannins and balanced acidity give shape; the 15% Durif component adds colour and a touch of structure while oak (15 months in 300L barrels, part new\/part used) provides integrated spice and texture. The overall mouthfeel is polished and food‑friendly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish:\u003cbr\u003eGenerous, finishing on ripe cherry, olive‑savoury hints and a dry, spicy thread that leaves the wine poised for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Motte","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45185712652467,"sku":"RW2228SH59","price":210.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/RW2228SH59.jpg?v=1766150991","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/la-motte-reserve-collection-syrah-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}