Although visitors to the winelands can still see vineyard workers clipping away between the rows and smell the flavours of fermentation when joining us for a wine tasting, the 2014 harvest is almost a thing of the past. Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche shares his thoughts on what we can expect from this vintage. Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche...

The beginning of a new year usually sees us aspiring to a healthier way of living and New Year’s resolutions usually focus on more exercise and better eating and drinking habits. Carbohydrates are often regarded as the main culprit when it comes to weight gain and most of us see bread as the head girl...

We think bread can be part of a healthy lifestyle. So why not try this recipe for our popular Grandmother’s Bread as per the Cape Winelands Cuisine cookbook (page 15). Mrs Huberte Rupert found this easy bread recipe ca. 1960 on a packet of flour she bought from Haldenwang Bakery in Bird Street, Stellenbosch, and...

So the Christmas table has once again charmed everyone with decadence and delight. Now the table has been cleared, the leftover meats are in the refrigerator and although you thought it would never be possible, you are peckish again. It is the holidays after all, so why not change that leftover roast into a delicate...

Dear friends We would like to wish you a blessed Christmas filled with love and peace and celebrations with your loved ones! Thank you very much for your friendship and loyal support during 2013. May 2014 exceed all your expectations with enough time for those really important things in life! Festive wishes!

Summer is a time of plenty of fruit and we would like to share this easy recipe for a light and fruity dessert – beautiful when served with our La Motte MCC. Fruit Consommé Recipe Serves 4-6 Ingredients 6 peaches, peeled and diced, plus 1 for garnishing (could be replaced with any other fresh, seasonal...

We love this time of year when our friends and supporters from all over the country and the world, visit us for a well-deserved break and to be treated to the La Motte Experience. Please see below our hours as well as times of closure over the festive season: Wine Tasting Room: Monday – Saturday:...

Among the backdrop of majestic mountains and lush vineyards, the spectacular site of lavender fields in full bloom make a summertime drive towards Franschhoek a thing of beauty. A charming old cottage and ancient oak tree in the midst of the purple add to the picture and make it something to behold. This scene, fit for...

Summer is here and one of these days the holidays will start in all earnest. All Capetonians are suddenly turned into tour guides and concierge services entertaining visiting family or friends or recommending places to shop, to eat, to play. While Cape Town’s tourist attractions are undeniable and the beautiful beaches very popular, visiting the...

This weekend sees the very popular annual Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival taking place at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek. We will be showcasing our 2010 La Motte Méthode Cap Classique Brut at this event. A blend of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay, the grapes for this MCC were harvested between 18 and...