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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...

Recipe: TheFoodFox "Patagonian calamari is not expensive and makes a very popular starter or addition to your mezze spread. The key to cooking them successfully is a searing hot pan, doing batches so you don’t crowd it. The pan sauce is totally addictive, so be sure to serve fresh bread on the side to mop...

Visit the La Motte Museum to share in Pierneef’s appreciation for the natural beauty of the South African landscape – in his heritage collection as well as a new exhibition of linocuts, entitled, Mountains and Valleys.   Mountains and Valleys presents a selection of Pierneef linocuts. The old master's graphic work was an important trailblazer in the history...

Waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos), also known as Cape pondweed, are bulbous plants that thrive in slow moving water dams, particularly in the Western Cape. The flowers or stems of these plants are used in traditional soups and stews (bredies). Sorrel is a natural accompaniment to waterblommetjies. Cultivated or wild sorrel can be used. If using cultivated...

"There are few things that beat the sight and smell of hearty meatballs in a thick sauce. Served with freshly cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, its comfort food that dreams are made of. These beef meatballs are made with lots of black pepper and are smothered in a bright punchy sauce made with canned tomatoes,...

Vegetables are very important in the Cape’s culinary heritage. Remember that Jan van Riebeeck's reason for coming to the Cape was to establish a half-way station with fresh produce for sailors! For Heritage month, we are sharing some delicious garden-based recipes with wine pairings and even a few tips to start your own vegetable garden!...

Recipe for Luxury Fish Pie with Caper Rösti Topping  Recipe: Sophia Lindop This beautiful combination of seafood in a cream and herb sauce topped with a golden-brown crust of potato with delightfully tart and tangy capers is just a dream. Especially when served with the elegant complexity of the 2023 La Motte Chardonnay. Serves 6 -...

Such a basic little dish - Sardines on Toast. All at once complexity of flavour and an easy, fragrant freshness. Just perfect with a fresh white such as the 2024 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc or an elegant rosé such as the 2023 Vin de Joie Rosé. Fennel 2 freshly picked fennel bulbs, sliced as thin...