Special Days before the Big Days



Sometimes we get so caught up in the anticipation of the festive season that we don’t make the most of the special time leading up to the big days. Plan well to get your festive gifting done with easy shopping and well-considered choices and when it comes to entertaining, explore new options to ensure a joyous time for all. Don’t miss out on the splendour of early summer and make time to treasure special moments - even if it is only over a delicious glass of wine and a slice of beautiful bread in the La Motte gardens!

Do try some of our ideas to help you enjoy November and remember, save 10% on two wonderful wines for gifting and entertaining our
2023 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc and 2018 Pierneef Syrah Viognier when you buy 6 bottles from our Tasting Room or la-motte.com

A Sought-after Seat

By now, the generosity and flair of the 18-seater table in the quaint 18th-century Veepos cottage as well as its captivating setting amidst lavender fields, with a centrepiece age-old oak and picturesque Franschhoek Valley mountain backdrops are virtually famous.

The allure of JAN Franschhoek is, however, also in Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s unique ability to combine the nostalgia of a South African family table with global culinary trends and innovation, offering patrons a journey through food and wine that is both familiar and adventurous.

The perfect treat for those who enjoy culinary storytelling!

A Keeper for Christmas

There is something really intriguing about the time capsule that is first the wine barrel and then the bottle. When a beautiful vintage is treated to well-considered oak maturation and then left to age in ideal conditions to develop to its full potential, pouring a glass to savour on its own or to pair with a beautiful meal, can be a real ceremony!

Do you know someone who appreciates the drama of wine? Then browse our exclusive gift catalogue carefully curated by Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche and treat your wine-loving friend to an exceptional vintage, special collection or generous bottle size – all beautifully packaged and ready to be delivered to their door!

Easy Entertaining

Elegant entertaining doesn’t necessarily imply crystal stemware, candles and course after course.

Sometimes it is just a carefully considered food and wine match, something like a charmingly rustic tartlet and generous glasses of a special wine.

Try this recipe for mushroom galettes – a flaky pastry topped with a savoury mix of sautéed mushrooms, cheeses and herbs. The earthy flavours of the filling and the buttery crust make for a dreamy partner with our elegant
2018 Pierneef Syrah Viognier.

Moreish Moments

Enjoy the best of both worlds when you combine the heartiness of what would normally be a winter warmer with the coolness and complexity of our
2023 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc!

Chill a few bottles, ask for help in the kitchen and try your hand at making your very own pillowy potato gnocchi with a creamy sundried tomato sauce.

Originating from the most southerly vineyards in Africa and blended with 15% Semillon, this Sauvignon Blanc has exceptional maturation potential and is a wonderful partner to often-challenging tomato-heavy dishes.


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