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The influence that the terroir diversity of the South African Winelands has on the wine we produce, can be more than a media statement - you can actually experience it in your glass. Tasting the 2022 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc, one gets to enjoy fruit, vibrancy and classic elegance derived from the distinctive character of...

With the Franschhoek Bastille Festival and the accompanying French celebrations back after a two-year absence, the timing is perfect for the release of La Motte’s 2019 Bordeaux-inspired Millennium. The 2019 La Motte Millennium consists of 48% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot – four of the six varieties (the other being...

Pork Steaks with Dijon cream sauce & frites Recipe by The Food Fox July signifies the celebration all things French in the Franschhoek area, including Bastille Day. So when La Motte asked me to create a recipe that celebrates French heritage as a pairing to their iconic Millennium Bordeaux-style blend, I was already chanting “Allez Le...

Coq au Vin Hot Pot Serves 6 (generously) olive oil and butter, for sautéing and roasting 500g mixed mushrooms, brushed and halved (button and portabellini) ¾ teaspoon Herbs de Provence 200g bacon, cut into thin strips 5 medium shallots, peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic, finely diced 2 heaped tablespoons cake wheat flour 700g chicken...

When you think about France, chances are that you'd think about the Paris skyline and the lavender fields of Provence, also about haute couture fashion, the beautiful window display of a pâtisserie or boulangerie, street side cafés and accordion music playing in the background while you sip on a glass of Rosé. While some of these associations might be...

Oeufs en Cocotte by Georgia East A French breakfast favourite that translates to baked eggs, oeufs en cocotte is a comfortingly simple recipe that can be customised to suit every taste. While serrano ham, smoked trout and oozy Camembert have been used here, oeufs en cocotte is delicious with anything from grilled mushrooms to spinach,...

Beouf Bourguignon Soup Ingredients 200 ml sunflower oil 100 g butter 5 kg beef brisket, hot BBQ for 3 hours and cooled, cubed 1 kg smoked pork belly Salt and black pepper 1 kg pearl onions, peeled 1 kg carrots, diced 500 g turnips, diced 50 g garlic, chopped 1 T lemon zest 1 T...

Baked whole trout with lemon & dill & a herby new potato salad Recipe & Picture by Sam Linsell This whole baked trout is incredibly delicious and easy to prepare. The herby new potato salad with lemon and crème fraiche is a creamy and delicious accompaniment along with blanched green asparagus. It pairs perfectly with...

Chef Marcus Gericke - Chateaubriand with potato dauphinoise and ratatouille As French as you can go with Chateauriand, dauphinois and ratatouille on one plate! Chef Ryan Shell - Beef rendang “Lotus Dumplings”, pho broth and pickled diakon Just to show that French basics can be the basis of all culinary disciplines, see how they come alive in...

Chef Chris Erasmus - Tuna Croque Madame French inspired egg and La Motte Cap Classique recipe “Tuna Croque Madame” Poached hens’ egg, trout roe cream cheese, lime and fennel cured yellowfin tuna loin, grilled ciabatta, sorrel pesto  Ciabatta – recipe yield 2 x 500g loaves  285g stone ground cake flour 285g stone ground bread flour 400g cold...