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 the precious fynbos on the adjoining Wemmershoek mountains. On 13 March, La Motte, a Champion of the Biodiversity in Wine Initiative, hosts Dave Pepler, South African environmental specialist and presenter of KykNet’s popular environmental programme, Groen for a talk about the Fynbos (natural shrubland or heathland vegetation occurring in a small belt of the Western Cape of South Africa) found in the Franschhoek Valley.
ENTRY
R70
OPTIONAL CAPE WINELANDS DINNER
For guests attending talks, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will prepare a special Cape Winelands Cuisine menu. Cost is R240 p.p., including a glass of wine and admission to the talk. When making
a reservation, guests must please indicate whether they will be attending the dinner.
TIME
19:00 (Join us for a glass of wine from 18:30)
Taste the Terroir
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Taste the difference between 2014 Sauvignon Blanc from various areas – fresh from the tanks with La Motte Cellar Master Edmund Terblanche. Hear his thoughts about the importance of terroir when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc and discover the ageing potential of this varietal in a tasting of international examples of older vintage Sauvignon Blancs.
Join us for a Morning Session at 11:00 with optional Sauvignon Blanc-pairing lunch at 12:30
or
Evening Session at 19:00 with optional Sauvignon Blanc-pairing dinner at 20:30
TASTING
R70
TASTING WITH OPTIONAL CAPE WINELANDS DINNER
For guests attending the tasting, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will prepare a special Cape Winelands Cuisine menu paired with Sauvignon Blanc. Cost is R365 p.p., including admission to the talk. When making a reservation, guests must please indicate whether they will be attending the lunch or dinner.
Old Cape Furniture – studies in styles
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Acclaimed expert in South African culture and history, Prof Matilda Burden will discuss her eagerly-anticipated and recently released book, Old Cape furniture – studies in styles, with references to inscriptions on furniture, illustrated by an exhibition of Old Cape Furniture in the La Motte Museum.
ENTRY
R70
OPTIONAL CAPE WINELANDS DINNER
For guests attending talks, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will prepare a special Cape Winelands Cuisine menu. Cost is R240 p.p., including a glass of wine and admission to the talk. When making a reservation, guests must please indicate whether they will be attending the dinner.
TIME
19:00 (Join us for a glass of wine form 18:30)
The Spices and Senses of Shiraz
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Join La Motte Cellar Master and Chairman of the Shiraz Association of South Africa, Edmund Terblanche for a Comparative Tasting of international and South African Shiraz wines. Taste a variety of styles and understand the influence of terroir and winemaking methods on this versatile and popular varietal.
Join us for a Morning Session at 11:00 with optional Shiraz-pairing lunch at 12:30
or
Evening Session at 19:00 with optional Shiraz-pairing dinner at 20:30
TASTING
R120
OPTIONAL CAPE WINELANDS DINNER
For guests attending the tasting, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will prepare a special Cape Winelands Cuisine menu paired with Shiraz. Cost is R415 p.p., including admission to the talk. When making a reservation, guests must please indicate whether they will be attending the lunch or dinner.
ARRANGEMENTS
WHERE
La Motte Wine Estate, R45
Franschhoek Valley
RESERVATIONS
For reservations or more information contact Angela at +27 (0)21 876 8000 or email reception@la-motte.co.za
