Latest Newss from La Motte

It is with great sadness that La Motte’s owner Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg and CEO Hein Koegelenberg share news of the death of Marita Pierneef-Bailey, the daughter of famed South African landscape artist, JH Pierneef and a dear friend of the family. Marita passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 from her house in the British...

With Syrah such a versatile food partner, it is a reliable choice when you are looking for a red wine friend for dinner. It goes well with the smokiness of a barbeque, the sweetness of marinades, the flavour and spice of mild curries, the fattiness of lamb and the earthiness of game and mushrooms -...

Over the years, La Motte has gained a reputation for the consistent quality of its Syrah wines, but this is not the only reason why red wine lovers often opt for the La Motte Syrah or Pierneef Syrah Viognier. Syrah's versatility makes it an easy wine to love. It is very versatile when it comes...

  Inspired by La Motte’s owner and internationally renowned mezzo-soprano, Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, La Motte’s close association with classical music is celebrated by a series of classical music concerts presented in the beautiful Historic Cellar on the estate. The estate has just announced the line-up of international and local artists to perform in the coming months. 13...

At La Motte, we are all about seasonality and in winter we celebrate the Cape tradition of well-matured red wine and venison. Join us for a four-course dinner of venison dishes by Chef Eric Bulpitt, beautifully paired with exclusive older vintages from the Rupert Vinoteque on the estate, presented by Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche. Reserve a table with...

Participating in Shiraz South Africa’s Seven Days of Shiraz celebrations, La Motte's 2019 theme for its annual Syrah Experience explores Syrah - from its friends in blends, friends in food and even as the wine to enjoy with your friends. La Motte's 2019 Syrah and Friends offering invites you to bring your friends for a special Syrah tasting in...

As the permanent host to Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's Heritage Collection, the La Motte Museum is delighted to present a recreation of what is probably the artist’s most famous work, the momentous Station Panels commission for the old Johannesburg Park Station. The recreation in the La Motte Museum’s Pierneef exhibition space comprises a single column with...

As part of Shiraz South Africa's week-long celebration of Shiraz, La Motte will offer a special Syrah tasting as part of its regular line-up in the estate's Tasting Room. The La Motte Syrah Tasting will consist of four wines presented by one of the estate's well-informed and enthusiastic Wine Tasting Ambassadors, showcasing the diversity and versatility of...

As visitors drive through the vineyards towards the reception area of La Motte, they are welcomed by the impressive Wine Bearer sculpture by sculptor Toby Megaw. Holding an overflowing cup in her hands, this proud woman elegantly serves as a symbol of La Motte’s tradition of sharing. Etched against the landscape of vineyards and mountains,...

Join La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche in the La Motte Cellar for the 2019 edition of our annual Sauvignon Blanc Experience. Enjoy a formal Sauvignon Blanc tasting featuring award-winning examples of this variety, followed by an exceptional tasting of site and terroir-specific new vintage Sauvignon Blancs fresh from the fermentation tanks. The experience concludes in...