26 May was declared Shiraz/Syrah Day at Vinexpo Hong Kong, one of the most important wine trade fairs in Asia. Do you know why Syrah is such a wonderful variety? Pour yourself a glass and read the links below! And if you would like to taste some of the best examples in the Cape Winelands,...

“Museums are important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and the development of mutual understanding, co-operation and peace among people” (ICOM) While celebrating International Museum Day (18 May) with the theme Cultural Landscapes and Museums, the life and work of South African old master JH Pierneef (1886 – 1957) should be of special interest,...

Recently awarded as the winner in the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards for the category Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for the third time, the exceptional food and wine experience presented byLa Motte Wine Estate needs little introduction. One of the central elements in this comprehensive offering is the Friday morning Food and Wine...

Sauvignon Blanc, whether it is known for its pronounced New Zealand style, as a classic Sancerre or a more tropical South African version ideal for our warm climate, is a wine that, better than most other varieties, translates its terroir. With the popular La Motte Sauvignon Blanc a blend of Sauvignon Blancs from up to...

With food and wine pairings at the order of the day on blog posts and as an activity on wine estates and in restaurants, many of us know that finding the perfect food and wine combination is about more than white wine with fish and red wine with steak. The way the dish is cooked,...

It feels like the Cape Winelands have jumped from Summer to Winter within a week and as if we have missed out completely on one of the most beautiful seasons, Autumn! But not to worry, sunshine and mellow temperatures are forecasted for next week and as one can slowly see the turn of the season...

“I am expecting the smaller berries to result in complexity and intensity for our red wines”, says La Motte Cellarmaster, Edmund Terblanche about the 2016 harvest. “We were challenged by exceptional summer heat and water shortages, as we had, on average, 33% less rain than normal and were running out of irrigation options. It is,...

Dear La Motte Friends The energy of harvest-time is contagious – the sing-along tunes of the pickers in the vineyards, the urgency in the cellar, guests enjoying the mosbolletjies … and, of course, the quality of the grapes – the freshest of Sauvignon Blanc from Elim, small-berry Syrah from Franschhoek. With the energy, this year,...

Celebrating the most important time of year on a wine farm, we invite guests to participate in the excitement and energy of the 2016 harvest with a Harvest Tour and Tasting. Join in the harvest experiences with a vineyard tour presented by a well-informed Wine Ambassador introducing the various varieties and explaining the harvest practices...

Dinner at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant is a fine-dining affair and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, when the restaurant is open for dinner, guests are invited to a five-course tasting menu of the restaurant’s special focus: Cape Winelands Cuisine. Chef Michelle Theron offers an exceptional and creative interpretation of seasonal produce and carefully...