"Winter is the season for slowing down. Sometimes this means taking more time to slow-roast your favourite larger cut of meat to fall-apart perfection, creating a feast of smells in your kitchen that anticipates the essence of shared comfort. If you are not familiar with a Massaman curry, it’s a mild, rich and fragrant Thai...

La Motte's age-old oak trees are very popular during the warm months of the year when guests spend their time relaxing in their cooling shade. In autumn, however, the lush greenery changes into a splendour of orange, gold-brown and deep red that has passers-by rubbernecking to enjoy a view of the oak-tree lined avenue running...

With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Youth Day all happening in May and June, family relationships are top of mind. As a result, it was difficult to miss the kinship between two recent new vintage releases at La Motte: 2024 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc and 2021 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon. Did you know that Sauvignon...

As the slow season starts, inviting us to slacken our pace a little, we are delighted to introduce the recently released 2019 vintage of La Motte Syrah – a wine that, right on theme, loves to linger. Slow out of the blocks during the picking season, the grapes for the 2019 La Motte Syrah originate...

"Spain’s famed tortilla is a layered omelette made from potato, egg and olive oil. Ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a light lunch, the tortilla is robust to hold its own with La Motte’s 2023 Franschhoek Chardonnay. A topping of crispy bacon with a ball of creamy burrata makes for a tasty pairing to the...

"Sticky and sweet, this marinade makes the most of seasonal figs. Rosemary and garlic pair wonderfully with lamb rib chops whilst balsamic vinegar and red wine add depth and acidity to the glaze. Serve the lamb chops with La Motte ‘s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and a fresh rocket salad." - Recipe by Georgia East Prep...

Made from grapes from some of the most southerly vineyards in South Africa, the 2023 vintage release of La Motte’s premium Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc, is a highlight for anyone who enjoys the sophistication and style of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon originating from...

Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients:Kofta mixture500g lean lamb mince 500g lean beef mince 1 onion (150g), coarsely grated 2 large plum tomatoes (180g), skinned and coarsely grated 2 tsp tomato purée 1½ tsp salt and black pepper 1½ tsp allspice 1½ tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp Aleppo chilli flakes 20g parsley, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed...

Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients For the pastry 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt 150 g butter, cubed 3 tbsp iced water Filling 2 x 200g canned chunky tuna, roughly flaked 200g preserved artichoke hearts, quartered 50g sundried tomato pesto 10 pitted green olives 6 whole cherry tomatoes fresh basil sea...

Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 450g fresh strawberries, washed, topped and sliced lengthways, in thirds 750ml cranberry juice 20g powdered unflavoured gelatin 70g sugar 1 tbsp rosewater For the syrup 1 cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1½ tsp rose water Method Place the strawberry slices in a loaf pan...