With its natural acidity and fine texture, the 2023 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful glass on its own, but also a versatile partner to food. Enjoy with salads (fresh or with grilled vegetables), those tricky and spicy Asian flavours and, especially, with seafood. "This easy recipe cannot be simpler - all it needs...

Recipe by Sophia Lindop. Recipe Serves 8 to 10 For the brownie 75 g butter 120 g good quality 70% dark chocolate 1 egg 75 g castor sugar 10 ml strong black coffee 25 g cake flour A very small pinch of salt ½ tsp vanilla essence ¼ tsp crushed chillies For the dome 75...

We are excited to introduce JAN Franschhoek, an exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience presented from a charming historic cottage, Veepos, right in the middle of the Franschhoek Valley’s most picturesque lavender fields. Based on the popular TV series, JAN RSVP, this culinary encounter shares a nostalgic story with food as told by South Africa’s first...

We love this recipe for a DIY poke bowl by Sam Linsell. She says: "You can use fresh salmon, trout, or tuna in this recipe. Make all the components in advance and then assemble just before serving. This is a great opportunity for people to DIY their own bowls. Season the cooked and cooled rice...

Making the most of seasonal blood oranges, this zesty recipe by Georgia East combines different textural ingredients to produce a light and flavourful supper salad that is robust enough to serve on its own. Seared Squid, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad Prep time: 45 mins /Cook time: /Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 kg baby (or Patagonian)...

The traditional sweet and sour beetroot salad is very popular in South Africa, but this easy alternative way with beetroot is set to become a new favourite! Beetroot Salad with Feta, Orange and Nuts Ingredients 3 medium beets, prepared and cleaned and wrapped in foil 1 orange (peeled and cut into segments) Rocket leaves Mint leaves...

"Quiche can be eaten warm or cold and can be made in advance and reheated. Make the shallot filling in advance as this takes a little longer. When baking the filled quiche, place the tart tin on a baking tray before putting it in the oven. It makes the taking in and out much easier,...

After the success of its maiden vintage, La Motte is delighted to release the 2022 Vin de Joie Rosé. Celebrating the estate’s French-heritage, this Provençal-style Rosé called Vin de Joie is a delicate wine that promises to bring joy – whether in the form of a simple pleasure or social merriment. Such an elegant rosé...

  "Following in the footsteps of the ultimate Italian tricolour salad, the classic caprese, this twist uses  grilled nectarines and slivered red onion to elevate the juicy sweetness of ripe stone fruit to another level. The combination of creamy burrata cheese, punchy herbs, crunchy almonds, extra virgin olive oil and ripe stone fruit is simply...

Recipe: Georgia East A decadent dish ideal for cool weather - tender ravioli made from scratch and filled with a rich combination of roasted mushroom and ricotta. An unctuous bone marrow butter sauce finishes off the dish. Prep time: 1 hour /Cook time: 3 mins /Serves: 2-4 You will need: 3 XL organic eggs 300g...