Latest Newss from La Motte

  La Motte’s new vintage release is a classic South African Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes grown in ultimate Cabernet Sauvignon terroir - Stellenbosch’s Helderberg area. The wine has an elegant minerality and typical varietal characteristics such as berry and plum flavours and hints of cloves, mint and cigar box. Well-considered barrel maturation and firm...

Poached Guavas 5 guavas (peeled and halved)2½ cups water ½ cup light brown sugar 5 ml of vanilla essence (or a vanilla pod)1 whole cinnamon quill1 star aniseCover guavas in water in a pot and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer until guavas are soft - about 5 minutes. Be careful as they...

Venison Meatball and Quince Soup Meatballs  500 g venison mince 30 ml ground coriander Pinch ground cloves ½ cup spring onions, sliced 15 ml ground black pepper 15 ml salt ¼ cup rolled oats 1 stick weet-a-bix ¼ cup milk Crumble the weet-a-bix into a bowl, add the oats and milk and leave to soak...

The influence that the terroir diversity of the South African Winelands has on the wine we produce, can be more than a media statement - you can actually experience it in your glass. Tasting the 2022 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc, one gets to enjoy fruit, vibrancy and classic elegance derived from the distinctive character of...

With the Franschhoek Bastille Festival and the accompanying French celebrations back after a two-year absence, the timing is perfect for the release of La Motte’s 2019 Bordeaux-inspired Millennium. The 2019 La Motte Millennium consists of 48% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot – four of the six varieties (the other being...

Pork Steaks with Dijon cream sauce & frites Recipe by The Food Fox July signifies the celebration all things French in the Franschhoek area, including Bastille Day. So when La Motte asked me to create a recipe that celebrates French heritage as a pairing to their iconic Millennium Bordeaux-style blend, I was already chanting “Allez Le...

Coq au Vin Hot Pot Serves 6 (generously) olive oil and butter, for sautéing and roasting 500g mixed mushrooms, brushed and halved (button and portabellini) ¾ teaspoon Herbs de Provence 200g bacon, cut into thin strips 5 medium shallots, peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic, finely diced 2 heaped tablespoons cake wheat flour 700g chicken...

When you think about France, chances are that you'd think about the Paris skyline and the lavender fields of Provence, also about haute couture fashion, the beautiful window display of a pâtisserie or boulangerie, street side cafés and accordion music playing in the background while you sip on a glass of Rosé. While some of these associations might be...

Oeufs en Cocotte by Georgia East A French breakfast favourite that translates to baked eggs, oeufs en cocotte is a comfortingly simple recipe that can be customised to suit every taste. While serrano ham, smoked trout and oozy Camembert have been used here, oeufs en cocotte is delicious with anything from grilled mushrooms to spinach,...

Beouf Bourguignon Soup Ingredients 200 ml sunflower oil 100 g butter 5 kg beef brisket, hot BBQ for 3 hours and cooled, cubed 1 kg smoked pork belly Salt and black pepper 1 kg pearl onions, peeled 1 kg carrots, diced 500 g turnips, diced 50 g garlic, chopped 1 T lemon zest 1 T...