One of the great festive and holiday traditions, is to bring your loved ones together around a table. Whether the menu is carefully planned and executed or a more casual combination of your favourite treats, eating together is a wonderful privilege. Make the most of summer holidays with delicious food and wine – from an...

The festive season and summer holidays are upon us. Soon we will enjoy sultry sunsets, alfresco get-togethers and laid-back lunches. We will also be wrapping gifts and planning festive menus - all while smiling bravely through the chaos of the end of year rush. Make life easy and get your wines for all of these...

Serves 4Marinade2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp paprika½ tsp ground cardamom1 tbsp olive oil8 rib lamb chopssea salt to season1 x 400g tin brown lentils, drained200g cooked beetroot75g dried figsa handful of chopped fresh parsley and mintDressing 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp red wine vinegarzest of 1 lemonsqueeze of lemon juice1 anchovy,...

Makes 12 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, mashed a knob of butter 120g shiitake mushrooms, finely diced 150g ricotta cheese 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp truffle oil (optional) 4 sheets phyllo pastry 80g melted butter fresh thyme leaves Heat the olive in...

Serves 4 as a light starter 300 g cooked rainbow trout (or salmon) 50 g ready to eat edamame beans, cooked and shelled 8 - 10 baby gem lettuce leaves 1 tbsp sesame seeds fresh dill to garnish Wafu Dressing  2 tbsp mayo 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1½ tsp soya sauce 1...

In a world where disembodied virtual experiences have become the order of the day, Threads of Synergy – a new exhibition of South African tapestry art in the La Motte Museum – encourages a tactile encounter and pays homage to the artisans’ presence in the process of making. Threads of Synergy presents a selection of...

The versatility of an elegant rosé is one of the reasons this style of wine is so popular. Enjoy the 2021 La Motte Vin de Joie Rosé as a glass on its own, pour generous glasses with informal Mediterranean-style platters, leafy salads, seafood paella and finely sliced Charcuterie or make Chef Eric's delicious Salade niçoise-inspired...

La Motte is introducing a new addition to its well-known portfolio of wines – a French-style rosé called Vin de Joie. The 2021 La Motte Vin de Joie Rosé is an elegant choice that promises to bring joy: whether it is a social joy - having a glass of wine with friends as part of...

During the Franschhoek Art & Wine Weekend on 23 and 24 October, you can join us at La Motte to create your own tapestry with Andie Reeves, visit the various art exhibitions on the estate, enjoy a self-guided Sculpture Walk, attend our October Classical Music Concert or book for one of two special Wine Tasting Experiences...

La Motte Wine Estate was recently recognised in the annual South African Young Wine Show awards for the Paarl Region, which includes wineries from Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Tulbagh. The 2021 La Motte Sémillon destined as a blending component for the much-loved Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc, received the Champion Trophy for Sémillon, while the estate was...