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La Motte is a popular destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life - elegant wines, delicious meals, beautiful art and farm-style shopping. While we can't just yet receive visitors to enjoy the calm winter beauty of the Franschhoek Valley, we are delighted to that we can deliver our wines nationwide, deliver delicious meals to...

For the Hake: 2 x 200 g Fresh hake portions 50 ml  Olive oil 80 g Butter 1 Red onion, sliced 2 Spring onions, finely sliced 2 Baby fennel bulbs, finely sliced 1 Lemon thinly sliced 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped 2 Dill sprigs Seasoning For the parcels Two sheets size of non-stick baking parchment ( double the...

Recipe for Roast Chicken with wilted greens and 2 sauces! Roast chicken 1 Free range chicken 2 Garlic cloves 4 Thyme sprigs 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 1 Lemon 2 Onion 50 g Butter Salt and pepper Pre-heat the oven to 220° Celsius. Soften the butter. Ensure chicklen is cleaned properly. Sprinkle salt and pepper inside...

Recipe for Fire-roasted venison leg, braised kale and honey roasted parsnips Serves 6 to 8 Springbok leg 1 venison leg, thigh bone removed 1 Clove of garlic 2 Sprigs rosemary 6 Sprigs thyme 100 g Pork speck frozen (cut into 5 mm thick strips) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparing the Springbok: Remove the...

"We are delighted to invite you to La Motte and we can assure you that when you come out to the estate, your safety is our priority. With the wide open areas of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, the quiet of the farm and vineyards, the beautiful gardens as well as the spacious design of the...

Old Fashioned Spiced Pumpkin Tart Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients: Base: ½ cup toasted cashew nuts ½ cup bread crumbs 3 g ground cumin 30g melted butter, (beurre noisette) Maldon salt to season Mix together and press down in a buttered 21 cm springform cake tin. Bake in 150 ˚C oven for about 10 min,...

Old-fashioned Chocolate Cake Recipe      Feel like baking an old-fashioned chocolate cake? Try this recipe for a dark and delicious cake served with vanilla cream, a spice-infused raspberry coulis and decadent chocolate glaze.                   Sponge Cake                      245...

This recipe for a hay-roasted beetroot soup with fermented black peppered honeycomb might might be just the challenge your looking for when wanting to impress guests around the dinner table. It serves six as a starter portion. For the soup: Pre-heat oven to 200⁰C 900 g Red beets, trimmed and washed Maldon salt Olive oil...

Sauvignon Blanc is very popular for its refreshing qualities and while perceived as an aperitif-style wine, it does not mean it is one dimensional! You'll be surprised by its ability to mature as well as its versatility on the dinner table! Can we actually keep Sauvignon Blanc for a year or two? Can we consider serving it with...

Try this lemon bundt cake from the Pierneef à La Motte pastry kitchen. More than the much-needed vitamin C, also enjoy the delicious combination of a soft crumb with a sweet lemon syrup and a zingy drizzle.  Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe Ingredients 250 g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the pan 250 g...