Latest recipes from La Motte

"A summery snack, fried whitebait is speedily prepared and is great to serve as an aperitif with a glass of 2023 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. Roasting the lemon caramelizes the inside, giving a delicious fullness of flavour to the mayonnaise." Crispy Whitebait with Caper & Roasted Lemon Mayonnaise Prep time: 15 mins /Cook time: 10...

"Always the star of a festive table, trifle is a great dessert to throw together just before serving as most of the components can be prepared ahead of time. This version omits the traditional jelly and custard combination for a brownie base topped with decadent chocolate pudding, Swiss roll, chocolate mousse, meringue and whipped cream....

"Porchetta is Italian roast pork belly and is popular for its crispy crackling. The perfect excuse for a summer picnic, porchetta is delicious as part of a sandwich with a freshly made rocket pesto and lashings of creamy Gorgonzola." Serve the porchetta with 2020 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon. Porchetta with Gorgonzola and Rocket & Pistachio...

"Redolent of an Italian coastal summer, this impressive seafood dish makes a statement on the table but is actually deceptively simple to prepare. Keeping flavours fresh and light, the pasta sauce is made using ripe tomatoes, garlic and olive oil while a combination of fresh mussels, prawns, clams, calamari, crayfish or langoustine give the pasta...

Contemporary festive fruit and wine jellies, rose infused meringues and home-made egg custard Serves 12 You will need 3 x 12 moulds for your different jellies or you can alternate the moulds. For the red wine jellies: 325 ml sherry 325 ml red wine 750ml water Zest and juice of one lemon 1 cup sugar...

Recipe by Georgia East Combining the verdantly fresh flavours of thyme, rosemary and seasonal vegetables like bay fennel, leeks and asparagus, this recipe for classic roast chicken is great for entertaining as it easily feeds a crowd. A generous splash of Vin de Joie rosé in the base of the roasting dish makes a delicious...

Recipe by Georgia East Full of Mediterranean flavour, using sundried tomatoes as part of a classic Moules Mariniere brings out the mussels’ natural sweetness and the soft pink sauce looks beautiful when serving with Vin de Joie rosé. Prep time: 20 mins /Cook time: 10 mins /Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 3-4 kilograms of fresh black mussels,...

Recipe by Georgia East Taking only 15 minutes from kitchen to table, this easy recipe for grilled prawns is made speedily in the oven but are also delicious on the braai. Simply season, grill, peel and dip into a lightly spiced mayonnaise flavoured with Spanish smoked paprika and serve with generous glasses of 2023 La...

Recipe by Georgia East Simple to prepare but impressive to serve, these dreamy creamy desserts are easily made the night before. The rosé jelly adds a gentle acidity to the sweet richness of the possets. A pure delight with the 2023 La Motte Vin de Joie Rosé. Prep time: 10 minutes plus overnight setting /Serves:...

Recipe by Georgia East Make the dough for this pillowy no-knead bread a day in advance. Once the waiting period for the dough to prove is over, the focaccia only takes 20 minutes from oven to table. The addition of red grapes lend their sweetness to the focaccia, making it pair beautifully with La Motte...