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What is a better winter-warmer than a bowl of comforting soup? Join us in the La Motte Tasting Room for a wine tasting during winter and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup served with freshly baked bread from the farm kitchen. From 26 May, you can end your wine tasting with the soup of the day (there...

The beautiful black and white linocuts by renowned South African artist, JH Pierneef is familiar to guests who frequent La Motte. Now, more than enjoying these exceptional works of art in the La Motte Museum or Tasting Room, you can take some of their beauty home. Not only does the estate’s premium Pierneef wine collection...

 La Motte’s recently released 2021 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc with the characteristic Pierneef artwork and the iconic Baobab linocut on its front label combines an appreciation of the arts with a celebration of the art of winemaking. Sauvignon Blanc makes up 85% of the blend with 35% of these grapes from Napier and 65% from Elim –...

This flavourful braided bread with allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon will be beautiful on any Easter table. Recipe 500 ml Cake mix 20 g Yeast 1 kg Flour 130 ml Sugar (124 g) 6 ml Allspice 6 ml Nutmeg 10 ml Cinnamon 2 Eggs 200 ml Milk 500 ml Water Sieve together dry ingredients. Mix eggs, milk and water. Combine all...

The classic character of La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon and its affinity for lamb and dark chocolate make it the ultimate wine for Easter. But it would be an injustice to limit this wine to pairings with rosemary flavoured roasts and 70% cocoa desserts. Try a delicious recipe for a Lebanese Lamb Noisette by Sophia Lindop and...

"When La Motte sent me a bottle of their Cabernet Sauvignon, dark chocolate was the obvious pairing. BUT the wine's elegance, velvety smooth tannins, and notes of cherry, oak, and blackcurrant make white chocolate the perfect pairing! The tart case is filled with a cabernet and cherry compote infused with cinnamon and orange zest then topped...

A beautiful contrast to the coolness of the 2018 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon, the delicious warm spices of Lebanon ensure this lamb noisette to not only be a taste sensation but also the definite highlight of your table. Rolled whole lamb noisette with Lebanese flavours Serves 8 - 10 Ingredients 1 medium-sized onion, peeled and...

Fish cakes can be more than a weeknight dinner. Add interest with a hint of nutmeg, anchovies and fresh herbs, make a delicate velouté with Pernod and serve it with a glass or two of the delicious 2021 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc! FISH CAKES 500 g Hake 500 g Milk 1 Bay leave A few gratings...

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The Dutch Baby is a puffy pancake similar to an oversized Yorkshire pudding. Enjoy our harvest time inspiration for breakfast, tea time, lunch or literally any time of the day!  INGREDIENTS 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon caster sugar 150 full fat milk 100 grams plain flour salt 25 grams unsalted butter METHOD You will need:...