Sharing has always been at the heart of the La Motte Experience. It is the message from the Wine Bearer's cup that overflows, welcoming guests to share in the joys and blessings of the estate. It is the philosophy behind the wonderful breads shared in a multitude of ways from the La Motte Bakery. It is at the essence of L'Ami Family Brasserie, where friends and family share meals around a table. It is an essential part of the wine values, sharing and raising glasses. It is the reason for take-home-reminders from the exquisite Farm Shop, sharing treats from the farm with those at home. And of course, it is what hospitality on La Motte is all about, caring.
This Easter, we bring you some traditional favourites and a few new combinations to enjoy the blessings and bounty of La Motte and we hope that you will invite your loved ones to enjoy and share it with them too.
Breaking Bread
Seasonal breads from the La Motte Bakery are always eagerly awaited. In the Festive season, the star-shaped L'Etoile, during Harvest time, the Mosbolletjie, for Bastille festival an abundance of baguettes, fougasse loaves and croissants and this time of year, Baker Ricardo and the team bakes Easter-inspired wreath breads.
These beautiful loaves are a culmination of tradition, taste and décor for the special Easter season.
The brioche-style braided wreath is decorated with delicate almond slivers. Use it as a centre piece on your Easter Table of just enjoy with a lovely cup of coffee or tea - or even an alluring glass of La Motte Cap Classique!
Available until Easter Sunday, 5 April. To avoid disappointment, place your order with Bonita at bakery@la-motte.co.za
Delightful Duo
The team at La Motte is delighted to announce a partner to its popular Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Let's welcome the beautiful barrel-matured La Motte Balsamic Vinegar!
A blend of Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana, Lambrusco, Montuni and Sangiovese e Trebbiano from the Modena region. Masterfully combined in a traditional method, the vinegar's distinctive flavour developed in wooden barrels. The result is a beautifully balanced vinegar and the ultimate partner to La Motte's Estate EVOO made from Frantoio, Coratine, FS 17 and Calamata olives grown biologically in the tranquil olive groves of in Harmonie, on the estate.
Packed in exquisite 500 ml bottles, the sweet acidity of the Balsamic and the intense, but elegant Olive Oil is the ideal combination as a gift for foodies and a special treat for your own kitchen.
Available from the La Motte Farm Shop or online at R250.
Celebrated Combinations
Easter has some beautiful culinary traditions and this year we are making the most of two of our most celebrated wines from the La Motte Reserve Collection. They are elegant, intricate and versatile food partners, making them the ultimate choice to accompany Easter flavours on your dinner table.
2024 La Motte Reserve Chardonnay
A luxurious, but light straw in colour, this wine makes for the most photogenic slow swirl in your glass. Aromas are bright and refreshing with citrus blossom, exotic mandarin and winter melon fruit, while a hint of French nougat and pistachio add complexity to the nose. The palate is silky and succulent and lingers with a fresh minerality and citrussy notes reminiscent of lemon meringue tart.
Excellent with luxurious seafood and indulgent patés, this Chardonnay is also a perfect partner to humble egg and cheese dishes, will charm with soft spice and traditional Cape curries. Another golden swirl that works well with the La Motte Chardonnay, is the estate's Olive Oil!
Clement Pedro shares this beautiful recipe for Tapas Skewers with Squid, Manzanilla Olives, Pickled Peppers and Lemon using La Motte Olive Oil and as a perfect pairing with the 2024 La Motte Reserve Chardonnay.
2023 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from South Africa's acclaimed Golden Triangle of Cabernet Sauvignon in Stellenbosch's Helderberg region, the 2023 La Motte Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a fine example of this exceptional variety. Enjoy vibrant berry fruit, complemented by clove and turmeric spice, prominent and classic cigar-box and a charming minty herbal nuances in the background.
Thanks to its ample tannins and flavourful intensity, this wine is a classic partner to lamb and beef. Also a natural choice with most other types of red meat, it works well
with pork, venison, marinated steaks, rare beef and wintery stews such as a stroganoff. It enjoys the earthiness of root vegetables like beetroot, the herby fragrance of rosemary and thyme, the sweet smokiness of charred onions and of course, the umami of mushrooms.
Clement Pedro shares this beautiful recipe for Braai’d Lamb Rump with Peppered Red Wine and Balsamic Reduction using La Motte Balsamic Vinegar and as a perfect pairing with the 2023 La Motte Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
