"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." — Audrey Hepburn
Join us during October to enjoy the splendour of our Spring Gardens and find plenty of inspiration for easy, but refined summer-living – at the estate, at home and at as part of an exciting line-up of events in Gauteng.
The Ultimate Way to Enjoy Rosé
What is your favourite way to enjoy rosé? While preparing to introduce the 2026 vintage of our Vin de Joie Rosé, we were reminded of the many ways in which this delicate and delightful wine brings joy to our lives. It enhances simple moments and celebrates special moments and we were wondering whether there is an ultimate way to enjoy rosé. Read more.
Inspired by the delicate pink wines of Provence, La Motte’s Vin de Joie Rosé is dry and delightful - perfect for Spring.
Choose Your Gardening Style
Whether you enjoy getting your hands dirty in the garden or prefer to rather elegantly soak up the splendour of Spring’s fresh greens, mild, sunny weather and the new life that emerges all around us, the La Motte Farm Shop has the most spectacular selection for your garden.
Handy tools for gardening in style, wild-flower seeds, an exceptional range of garden books and the most charming selection of ideas for a garden-inspired lifestyle.
Pierneef in Wine & Art
La Motte's association with the art of renowned South African landscape artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef is echoed in more than just the name of our premium wine collection.
The Pierneef Wine & Art Experience invites guests to learn more about Pierneef’s art while enjoying the estate’s acclaimed hospitality, presented from the historic ambience of the La Motte Manor House. Reservations are essential. R250 per person.
Sounds for Spring
You are invited to our October classical music performance by renowned duo, Elna van der Merwe (piano) and Zanta Hofmeyr (violin) focusing on popular Sonatas by Richard Strauss and Gabriel Fauré.
Saturday, 17 October 2026. Starting at 18:00, guests are invited into the beautiful estate gardens from 17:00 to enjoy a glass of wine and some light refreshments. Make the most of your visit to the Franschhoek Valley and stay for dinner at the estate’s L’Ami Family Brasserie afterwards - only a short stroll away from the concert venue.
Trees over Time
You are invited to the Strauss & Co Art Club event on Saturday, 17 October, featuring renowned journalist, art critic and editor, Sean O’Toole for a talk entitled: Trees Over Time - the evolution of trees as a subject in South African Art.
Join us for an exciting and educational morning, from 11:00 – 13:00. Refreshments are included. RSVP here.
Make the most of your day and book for breakfast at the La Motte Bakery beforehand or lunch afterwards at either the Bakery of L'Ami Family Brasserie.
Nature’s Call
Our Sustainable Hike is a wonderful expression of La Motte’s commitment to the highest conservation and biodiversity standards and the protection of precious indigenous flora and fauna in the mountain area surrounding the estate.
Join us for a self-guided or guided hike and explore the abundant birdlife, fynbos gardens, sustainably farmed vineyards, and, of course, the breathtaking vistas of the Franschhoek Valley.
Seasonal Enjoyment
Join us at L'Ami Family Brasserie and the La Motte Bakery for delicious Spring menus and special pairings with the new vintage Vin de Joie Rosé.
Make the most of the joy this wine brings by pairing it with our repertoire of rosé recipes - from the simplicity of leafy salads to the indulgence of crayfish and a host of seafood dishes, braai inspirations, soups and the most delectable of desserts.
A Bigger Circle
When guests visit La Motte Wine Estate, the focus is always on an authentic Cape Winelands experience. Making guest feel at home with the warm hospitality of the Franschhoek Valley.
Or course not everyone can make it to the magnificent front door of this renowned wine and tourism destination and therefore, the estate is delighted to extend an invitation to its fans and followers in Gauteng as summer arrives.
As the proud and official wine partner of KAMERS/Makers, South Africa’s leading showcase of local creativity, guests are invited to join La Motte for the 2026 season that starts with the Soweto Small Business Showcase (Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September), followed by the Pretoria Spring Show (Wednesday 30 September – Sunday 4 October) and the Sandton Summer Show (Tuesday 24 – Sunday 29 November.)
Tickets at Quicket
You can also taste a variety of the latest vintages and new releases from La Motte at the Standard Bank WineX, hosted in the Sandton Convention Centre from Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October. The estate invites guest to an exceptional wine and art experience for the three nights when the best of the Cape Winelands will be in Johannesburg for the “biggest and most vibrant wine event in the Southern Hemisphere”.
