Not only is there now, more than ever before, a focus on food, with a magnitude of television channels and magazines trying to shape our culinary skills, but more often than not the carefully plated masterpieces are also photographed and presented with a glass of wine. As such, food and wine matching has become the...

Celebrating our culture of hospitality and our heritage of passionate Cape cooks who were well-known for their pastries and confectionery, La Motte has introduced a beautifully presented Winelands Tea. The Winelands Tea is served in Pierneef à La Motte restaurant, on the stoep or in the garden and guests will be able to choose from...

Chef Chris Erasmus of Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant shares a green recipe for summer from the Cape Winelands Cuisine recipe book (page 165). In Van Riebeeck’s time, artichokes were in abundance at the Cape and used in many recipes, adapted for the modern-day kitchen and palate. This recipe for Steamed Artichokes with fennel is...

La Motte Estate, the South African Winner – Best of Wine Tourism 2012 in the Great Wine Capitals of the World Competition, offers a wide variety of enjoyment and entertainment under the banner The La Motte Experience. Here’s a brief run-down of general information to help you plan an exciting day at the Franschhoek Valley’s...

With its rich French Huguenot heritage, La Motte celebrates the exciting cultural exchange programme between France and South Africa by adding some French flair to its experiences and activities – from wine to food, art and music. Wine: The La Motte Tasting Room will be presenting its elegant wine tastings with French flair, while sharing...