La Motte Viticulturist and Senior Farm Manager, Pietie le Roux, who has been with the Franschhoek property for just shy of 30 years, has received international recognition for the important role he plays in the estate’s internationally recognised efforts with sustainable farming. At La Motte, purchased by conservationist, Dr Anton Rupert in 1970, environmental management...

Every year, La Motte participates in the Bastille Festival with a programme celebrating our Huguenot heritage and passion for food, wine and classical music. 2014 Programme Friday, 11 July 19:00 French-inspired fine dining (For reservations, please contact us at +27(0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za) Saturday, 12 July & Sunday, 13 July 12:00 – 17:00 Join...

At the AGM of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters held on 12 May 2014, Hein Koegelenberg, CEO of La Motte received the prestigious Personality of the Year Award for his efforts in helping the Cape Wine Academy continue its education programmes after private investors withdrew their support. He also had a hand in the...

Father’s Day should not be about expensive gifts but rather about making your dad feel cherished. And while a heartfelt thank you and his preferred lunch should make him happy, wrapping up his favourite bottle of wine, can only make him feel extra special. La Motte has just released the 2012 vintage of its classic...

Join us for a Talk on the versatility and unique characteristics of venison followed by a four-course dinner of venison dishes by Chef Michelle Theron, beautifully paired with exclusive older vintages from the La Motte Vinoteque, presented by Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche. La Motte wines from our Vinoteque will be exclusively available for purchasing. Bring your...

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Taste the Terroir Thursday, 10 April 2014 Taste the difference between 2014 Sauvignon Blanc from various areas – fresh from the tanks with...

It is harvest-time in the Winelands – surely the most exciting time of the year on a wine farm. More than wine, harvest-time also offers grapes and must – two lovely seasonal ingredients to cook with. Last year we shared the story of must – its ancient history and how it has probably been introduced...

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Fynbos in Franschhoek Thursday, 13 March 2014 Protecting the environmental heritage is a high priority at La Motte and includes the protection of...

Wentelteefjes (or French Toast) with dried fruit compôte. From our Cape Winelands Cuisine cookbook (page 27). This dish can be traced back more than 2000 years to a Roman chef called Apicius, who cooked for the aristocracy during the time of Christ. Where and when the name French toast was created is uncertain; however, it...

Summer in the Cape Winelands easily sees temperatures in the late thirties and even early forties and a well-chilled glass of wine, is just the answer to the heat. But does serving your wine at a really low temperature affect the taste? Renowned wine expert, Jancis Robinson says: “It is impossible to over-estimate the effect of serving...