Tour and Taste the Harvest
Celebrating the most important time of year on a wine farm, we invite guests to participate in the excitement and energy of the 2016 harvest with a Harvest Tour and Tasting. Join in the harvest...
View Article2016 La Motte Harvest Report
“I am expecting the smaller berries to result in complexity and intensity for our red wines”, says La Motte Cellarmaster, Edmund Terblanche about the 2016 harvest. “We were challenged by exceptional...
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All about Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, whether it is known for its pronounced New Zealand style, as a classic Sancerre or a more tropical South African version ideal for our warm climate, is a wine that, better than most...
View ArticleLe Soufflé recipe: Lemon and vanilla soufflé
“A Soufflé (French: [su.fle]) is a baked egg-based dish that originated in the early eighteenth century in France. It is made with egg-yolks and beaten egg-whites combined with various other...
View ArticleAn Evening of Vintage Wine & Venison
Enjoying international acclaim for the quality of its food and wine offering, La Motte wine estate’s passionate wine and culinary team invites guests to an evening of Vintage Wine and Venison in...
View ArticleNew Vintage of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc Released
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc has become a go-to white wine in many households. It is a regular find on wine racks and in fridges and it is often the choice white wine for both informal get-togethers and...
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All on traditions and terrines
“A traditional terrine is something slightly different to what we as South Africans understand”, says La Motte’s Culinary spokesperson and Food Historian, Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche. “Most of us...
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The story of Cape Curry
Before commercial curry powder was available at the Cape, every cook had his or her own recipe for a curry mix. In the oldest Dutch, Flemish and Cape recipe manuscripts many curry recipes were...
View ArticleDecanting wine – when and why?
Many people ask “why must I decant a wine?”, “when must I decant a wine?” and “how must I decant a wine”? Decanting is probably one of the most intimidating aspects of wine culture for many wine...
View ArticleSeasonal Wine
We often tend to think of wines as being quite seasonal – white in summer and red in winter. But can a wine be better suited to one season than to another? What makes one wine more of a “summer wine”...
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Culinary Heritage Celebrated
Food traditions differ among nations and in South Africa with its rainbow culture, the food culture is all but simple. One of the common customs however, is our love for cooking over an open fire –...
View ArticleConsistency is key: Release of 2014 Pierneef Syrah Viognier
Sometimes there are vintages that, because of an ideal set of conditions, deliver exceptional wines and sometimes one has the luxury of only producing or at least releasing wines from these special...
View ArticleThe X-factor of Franschhoek Chardonnay
With the recent release of the 2015 La Motte Chardonnay and 2013 La Motte Méthode Cap Classique (68% Chardonnay), Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche shares his thoughts on what it is that makes Franschhoek...
View ArticleLa Motte Winelands Tea – a celebration of Cape hospitality
Celebrating a culture of hospitality and a heritage of passionate Cape cooks who were well-known for their pastries and confectionery, Pierneef à La Motte invites you to a beautifully presented...
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Art, food and wine – the relationship reinterpreted
Passionate about the finer things in life, Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate is presenting a creative and innovative interpretation involving food, wine and art to its participation in the annual...
View Article5 Platter Stars for La Motte’s 2014 Pierneef Syrah Viognier
La Motte celebrates the extraordinary performance of its premium Pierneef Collection Syrah Viognier and is delighted to announce having been awarded a Five Star rating by the 2017 Platter Wine Guide....
View ArticleArt, wine & food – Hennie Meyer’s interpretation
As part of La Motte’s Art in Clay Exhibition, A Sense of…, artists were asked to interpret the estate’s award-winning food and wine pairing and come up with new dishes for the gourmet bites from the...
View ArticleFestive Recipe: Blanch Mange
An impressive dessert is an integral part of Christmas tradition. Chef Michelle Theron was inspired by the modern white beauty and the rich history of the Blanc Mange. This dessert has been written...
View ArticleFestive Recipe: Christmas Wreath Bread
Pagan cultures regarded the wreath as a symbol of rebirth after winter and used it as a symbol of importance and success to be worn on the heads of victorious athletes in the ancient Olympic Games or...
View ArticleFestive Recipe: Roast Pork belly roll, Spiced pineapple and sage relish
Pork is a typically traditional Christmas dish and, although serving a whole suckling pig can look very festive, it is hardly something one would attempt at home. Pork is also very versatile and can be...
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