La Motte Hanneli R 2020

This wine consists of a blend of the best wines from the vintage. Spicy and perfumy Syrah from Cape Agulhas is blended with fruity and creamy Syrah from Franschhoek. Petit Sirah is added for intensity and colour, while Viognier contributes extra floral perfume. The wine is aged in 600-litre barrels from trusted coopers for an extended time to add character, stability, and depth. Full of aroma with rich elegance and a lasting presence on the finish.

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variety : Shiraz [ 60% Shiraz, 40% Petite Sirah ]

winery : La Motte

winemaker : Edmund Terblanche

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.35 % vol rs : 2.9 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Mineral wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

Although the growing season saw less rain than average, the winter was cold and the conditions in the vineyards were positive and ensured even bunch development. Mild summer temperatures without heat waves ensured exceptional flavour development. Yields were higher than in 2019, resulting in acidity being slightly lower than previous vintage.

in the vineyard : The Syrah vineyards of Elim are trellised and grow in shale with a layer of "koffieklip"(coffee stone). This, combined with the cool climate, produces wines with intense perfume flavours and minerally palate. The Franschhoek Petite Sirah vineyards grow in deep, sandy soil of weathered granite and sandstone, producing elegant wines with a creamy texture. Because the grapes originate from diverse terroirs, the wine have depth and complexity.

in the cellar : Grape varieties for the blend were sorted and fermented separately. The wines were then matured separately in new 600-litre oak barrels. After 36 months' maturation the wines were blended and then bottled during August 2023. Only 2,160 bottles were produced.

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