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“A Soufflé (French: [su.fle]) is a baked egg-based dish that originated in the early eighteenth century in France. It is made with egg-yolks and beaten egg-whites combined with various other ingredients and served as a savoury main dish or sweetened as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler,...

The exceptional recognition of 2011 La Motte Hanneli R as one of the Top 5 Luxury Red Wines in South Africa, makes all of us feel warm and fuzzy, despite the winter’s cold. While the whole team is delighted with the acknowledgement, it is about more than that – it also affirms our dedication to...

The 2011 La Motte Hanneli R has been acknowledged as one of the Top 5 Luxury Red Wines in South Africa by Wine Cellar’s Luxury Red Taste-Offs, hosting 36 tasters in Johannesburg and 35 in Cape Town as part of a grand blind tasting of South Africa’s most expensive and luxurious red wines. The 2011...

Although most of us will remember our grandmother’s recipe, rice and sago puddings are still made today. These desserts were often served with moskonfyt (must jam), honey or sugarbush syrup, but most of the time, as it is the case today, they were served with custard. Try this recipe from our Cape Winelands Cuisine Cookbook...

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...