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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...

Whether you want to play with tradition and cover curried lamb sosaties in crispy onions, wish for Spring weather and braai chicken kebabs while sipping on Vin de Joie Rosé or keep it authentically South African with ostrich on a stokkie, we have some great Braai Day recipes to try! Beef or Ostrich on a...

The Cape Winelands has a rich heritage of baking. According to the Cape Winelands Cuisine book, the early Cape had experienced bakers and an impressive array of quality baking despite a lack of ovens and commercial raising agents. Being on the spice route, ginger, cloves, aniseed, allspice and cinnamon were often used in baking, while...

The first weekend of September sees the celebration of Cap Classique - South Africa’s excellent interpretation of France’s famous sparkling wines. While only sparkling wines from the area of Champagne can be called Champagne, the same méthode traditionnelle is used to produce the beautiful South African version of this celebratory wine. Taste La Motte’s Vintage...

Recipe by Elmarie Berry Ingredients 6 Beef short ribs Salt and pepper to taste. 3 TBS olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped. Thumb size piece fresh ginger, chopped. 1 red chili, chopped. 410g tomato puree ½ cup chicken stock ¼ cup soy sauce Garnish: Crispy onions & Spring onions Method Pre-heat oven 180C. Season beef...

Recipe by Elmarie Berry Ingredients 500 g Cannelloni 1/2 cup Mozzarella grated or shredded Filling 1/4 cup Olive Oil 2 Brown Onions diced 4 cloves Garlic crushed 2 Carrots coarsely grated 1 kg Beef Mince 2 cans 410g Diced Tomatoes 1 can Tomato puree 2 cups Beef Stock 1 cup La Motte Syrah Cheese Sauce...