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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....

The smell of ginger is so warming and welcoming and in winter it is tempting to add some to your cooking. Try our recipe for ginger cake - it is such a sophisticated dessert! Recipe for Ginger Cake Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar 180 g butter 2 eggs 1 cup (250 ml) golden syrup 3...

La Motte enjoys sharing its passions with guests and, during the summer holidays, visitors to the estate will be treated to a host of internationally-acknowledged experiences. Not only are guests invited to the elegant Wine Tasting Room for an introduction to La Motte’s renowned wine portfolio, the team at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant also...

One cannot discuss the Old Sauces of the Cape, without sharing a recipe for that piquant sauce used in the traditional cooked onion salad called slaphakskeentjies. (The direct translation for slaphakskeentjies is small floppy heels, but one explanation for this peculiar name is from the original Dutch where “slap hakke” means without energy or spunk,...

Have you noticed the trend for all things “caramel”? Christmas decorations, magazine covers and recipes of late focuses on the rich golden hues of caramel, whether in its original form, as the very trendy salted caramel or even as the warm and welcoming colour on a roasted chicken or pan-full of sinful potatoes. We thought...

The Western Cape Farm worker competition each year recognises the valuable and important role farm workers play towards the sustainability and growth of agriculture in South Africa and highlights the various career opportunities available in the agricultural sector. This year saw more than 1000 entrants from 15 regions, including Franschhoek. Rose van Wyngaard was appointed...

Over the next week we will share a few recipes for sauces traditionally made in the Cape Winelands. From a sour sauce for slaphakskeentjies to a sauce for Crayfish and an interesting anchovy and caper sauce to serve with pickled ox tongue. This week, we share a meat sauce made with almonds and ginger. With...