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Usually consisting out of a predominant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Champagne and its global equivalents such as the South African Méthode Cap Classique, can be an exceptional companion on the dinner table. It is the intrinsic character of the individual elements and how they blend and mature, that often result in an outstanding...

With a passion for the conservation of art as well as the natural habitat, this year, for the annual Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival, La Motte is celebrating the unique beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom as interpreted by ceramic artists. The flora and fynbos growing on La Motte Wine Estate and in the Franschhoek...

Recipe for Mulled Wine Kumquat Jam Ingredients 1.5 kg kumquats washed and sliced 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (we prefer the 2012 La Motte Syrah) 750 g granulated sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 4 cloves zest of 2 lemons Method Place all the spices in a muslin cloth and tie closed with...

Recipe for Strawberry, lemongrass & ginger jam Ingredients 2 kg strawberries, stemmed and rinsed 1.4 kg white sugar Zest & juice of 2 lemons and 2 limes 1 stick lemongrass, chopped 20 g ginger, peeled and finely chopped 5 g Salt Method Layer strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemongrass, ginger and salt in a container, cover...

During our Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison, Professor Johann Kirsten, the mastermind behind the certification of Karoo Lamb, shared his journey with the heritage of South African food and what has been done to protect this unique and valuable resource. In celebration of Heritage Month, he tells more about the processes that were involved...

It really feels like yesterday when we wished each other a happy 2015… and here we are at the end of yet another year, planning our holidays and Christmas celebrations. At La Motte, we have much to be thankful for. With a host of accolades and international recognitions we were able to honour our slogan...

“While initially closed and reserved, I am increasingly impressed with the 2012 vintage”, says La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche. “With a lower yield and fairly cool growing season, the 2012 red wines at La Motte are showing good colour, complexity, concentrated flavours and elegance – all that is expected from the estate’s award-winning Classic Collection.”...

This multi-component exhibition features work by 25 prominent figures in the South African arts. The group consists of established artists, writers and composers, all having one prestige accomplishment in common – they have all been the receiver of the Helgaard Steyn Award. Currently in its 28th year, the Helgaard Steyn Awards, a series of prestige prizes introduced...

Being seasonal and sustainable is very fashionable – and with good reason. But there truly is nothing new under the sun. In the early days of the Cape, seasonality and sustainability were of the utmost importance and in fact, these culinary traditions still reflect in the way we go about food in the Cape Winelands today. ...

Conservation of the South African art heritage has always been a passion at La Motte Wine Estate. With the presentation of a new exhibition in the La Motte Museum, a precious selection of works by respected names in South African art is shared with art lovers. Amongst the 22 artists whose works are exhibited are...