Latest Newss from La Motte

With crisp acidity in the whites and small berries for the reds, the La Motte winemaking team is very optimistic about the quality of the 2019 vintage. "It is still early, but our reds have lovely small berries resulting in intense colour and the red wine aromas in the cellar are beautiful", says La Motte...

La Motte's 2018 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc has just been released and already received international acclaim with a Gold Medal and acknowledgement as Best of Show South Africa White in the renowned Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2019! This exceptional recognition reaffirms the estate’s status as a producer of fine wines and the success of introducing cool climate...

Meat was a luxury for the Cape's early settlers and game birds picking between the vineyards, often ended up in meatballs for dinner. For harvest time, Chef Eric's vine leave-wrapped meatballs are made with a combination of guinea fowl, chicken and quail and served with grape sauce and mosbolletjies. Try these as part of the La...

Valentine's Day can easily be a bit too much, but there really is nothing wrong with taking some time to appreciate and spoil your loved one.  This year, get up slightly earlier and treat your special someone to a beautiful breakfast and a glass of bubbly!  Chef Eric shares a delightful savoury take on waffles...

The vintage, the winemaking and eventually consumer preference, to a large degree determine the success of a wine. But there are other important factors as well - the story behind the wine, the art of the packaging and the marketing skill. Easy to list, but these determining factors can be quite challenging. Vintage conditions are...

The rich, fruity style of the 2016 Pierneef Syrah Viognier makes it a versatile partner to food. The structure and spice of the Syrah and the floral nuances of the Viognier allow it to complement beef, venison and charcuterie, aromatic curries, game birds such as quail and duck, as well as reduced fruit flavours. Try the...

Whether you are getting up early to be in the vineyards for cool morning grape picking, staying up late for cellar pump-overs or actually just enjoy the mosbolletjies baked from the fermenting grape juice, it is hard to resist harvest time in the Winelands. At La Motte, we invite you to share in the excitement...

La Motte Wine Estate has been appointed as the 2019 Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards Winner for Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for an unprecedented fifth time! The historic estate in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, acclaimed as South Africa’s culinary hotspot, has also received this exceptional recognition in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018. “Our...

Treat your special someone to real romance. Forget about the gimmicks of Valentine's Day and focus on old world charms and graces. Book a table in the elegant ambience of Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant and enjoy quality time in the company of exquisite food and classic wine. Pierneef à La Motte Valentine's Dinner Thursday, 14 February...

La Motte enjoys sharing its passions with guests and visitors to the estate will be treated to a host of internationally-acknowledged experiences. Not only are guests invited to the elegant Wine Tasting Room for an introduction to La Motte’s renowned wine portfolio, the team at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant also enjoys sharing its modern take...