The internationally recognised Wine Tourism Experience offer by La Motte has received further acknowledgement during the announcement of the 2016 results of the annual Great Wine Capitals of the World Best of Wine Tourism Competition in Bilbao, Spain.
La Motte won the South African category for Wine Tourism Service for its excellence in the cellar door service offering. Criteria include a diverse, memorable and personal experience where visitors can interact with the product, winemaker and tourism experience first-hand. Criteria also include aspects of the overall tourism experience, such as the comfort of the venues and facilities, signage and knowledgeable, personable staff.
“We are delighted with this recognition among very strong competition”, says La Motte CEO Hein Koegelenberg. “We strive towards giving all visitors to the estate an exceptional experience – whether they aim to be entertained, educated or only to enjoy. With attention to detail, beautiful surroundings and a warm and hospitable team welcoming guests to the estate, a visit to La Motte should always exceed expectations.”
Passionate about food and wine, art and culture, history and heritage and the conservation of the natural environment, the experiences introduced at La Motte invite guests to participate in a host of exciting ways. From novel win- tastings, a unique Cape Winelands Cuisine offering from Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, most interesting educational and art-related experiences and a conservation-conscious hiking trail, to exceptional historic charm, La Motte should be a definite destination on the itinerary of any tourist to the Cape Winelands.
La Motte is no newcomer to the Great Wine Capitals of the World Best of Wine Tourism Competition, having been the overall winner for South Africa for two consecutive years, in 2012 and 2013, and being the category winner for Art and Culture as well as Sustainable Wine Tourism Services.
