2007 La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz-Grenache

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2007 La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz-Grenache – South Africa, Coastal Region, Franschhoek Valley (9/21/2020)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of lavender, Kirsch, roasted meat, camphor and black currants. Flavors of black currants, plums, dried black berries and black raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.

Decant only for sediment. We brought this bottle home with us direct from the winery. Provenance is impeccable. This bottle was pristine. (94 points)

2007 La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz-Grenache – South Africa, Coastal Region, Franschhoek Valley (11/21/2017)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, currants and plums. Earthy flavors up front of Bing cherries, red berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the next couple of years. (92 points)