The La Motte Hiking Trail alongside the Wemmershoek mountain on the estate is popular during the summer months as visitors enjoy the opportunity to explore some of our greatest assets – the abundant bird life, a protea garden, sustainably farmed vineyards, a wealth of flora, resident mammals and reptiles and the breathtaking vistas of the...

Enjoy the temptation of Caramel for Christmas, with a Winelands interpretation of the popular Italian Semifreddo and served it with some delicious caramel shards. And while savoury desserts – yes you got that right! – might be fashionable at the moment, the festive season is too special to go without something sweet. Recipe for Semifreddo...

Both its story and flavours make Kandeel a beautiful option for a festive dessert - especially when you celebrate a Summer Christmas! Kandeel (caudle) is a delicacy that Jan van Riebeeck refers to in his Daghregister. In the Netherlands, it was traditionally served to visitors when a baby was born. This custom was continued at...

This year the 78th SAMA (South African Museum Association) National Conference was held in East London with the general theme of ,“Collections making Connections”. The following awards were presented at the Conference: FitzSimons Award – awarded to the outright best paper presented by a SAMA member President’s Award – awarded to the best first time...

Ox tongue is a traditional favourite during the South African summer holidays and Festive season. Although often prepared with a mustard sauce, this Cape Winelands Cuisine recipe is for a sauce with anchovy and capers and makes out part of our series on Old Sauces of the Cape. Fresh, salted smoked and sweet-and-sour ox tongue...

Acclaimed Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant on La Motte Estate has recently introduced its Summer Menu – a celebration of traditional Cape Winelands Cuisine, served in a way that both entices the palate and stimulates conversation. While the new menu stays true to the estate’s passion for conserving heritage and tradition as well as its...

The Hiking Trail is a further expression of La Motte’s commitment to the highest conservation and biodiversity standards and the protection of precious indigenous flora and fauna in the mountain area surrounding the estate and the adjoining Wemmershoek mountain range. It offers the ideal opportunity to explore some of La Motte’s greatest assets – the...

During the year the flavour of fresh, farm-baked bread lures visitors to this quaint country shop with its many charming take-home reminders of La Motte, but especially around this time of year, the shop is popular for its beautiful selection of gift items exclusively designed for La Motte: Hand-made stationery, books, elegant pewter wine accessories,...

Whether you would like to fill up your wine supply for the season, enjoy a special food and wine combination on the Christmas table or spoil your family and friends with gifts they will definitely treasure, it has never been easier. All the La Motte wines are available to purchase online and will be delivered...

A classic is classic for a reason – it works! And in the wine world there are few things more classic than Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Although styles and tastes differ, a combination of these two wines for your Christmas table should be second to none. Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche and Chef Michelle Theron explain why....