The 2014 Great Wine Capitals of the World’s Best of Wine Tourism results for South Africa were released on Friday, 8 November and La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek, is proud to announce that they are for the second year running, the winner in the category for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices. La Motte, the overall...

Pierneef à La Motte has last night been acknowledged by the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards as one of South Africa’s top ten restaurants. While Chef Chris Erasmus and his team were also responsible for the main course served at the gala evening held at The Lookout, V&A Waterfront, the event was...

Last week we discussed the food trends and inspirations for 2013. Chef Chris Erasmus believes that “nose-to-tail” – one of the biggest trends of the past year – should extend to vegetables and that we should also follow the “root-to-tip” approach. For 2014 he foresees the use of healthier, vegetarian dishes, with ingredients sourced fresh...

Earlier this year the Franschhoek Valley launched South Africa’s first Cap Classique Route. With 18 wineries in the Franschhoek area producing Méthode Cap Classique wines and the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival a highlight on the annual wine calendar, it seemed like a natural step. It is at this event, on 1 and 2...

Over the festive season we enjoy spoiling our loved ones with something special, but getting something that is unique and personal in the commercial Christmas market is not always that easy. La Motte’s Farm Shop offers an array of beautiful and unique gifts and special ideas that will make anyone feel spoiled. See some of...

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...

Earlier this year, celebrated food and wine matching expert, Fiona Beckett visited the South African Winelands and while her focus was on Wine Tourism, wine and food is such an integral part of the tourist experience, that the visit turned into a wonderful week tasting the best food and wine the Cape Winelands have to...

Pierneef à La Motte has last night been acknowledged by the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards as one of South Africa’s top ten restaurants. While Chef Chris Erasmus and his team were also responsible for the main course served at the gala evening held at The Lookout, V&A Waterfront, the event was...

With its rich French Huguenot and Cape Dutch history and close association with conservation of heritage, La Motte this year participates in the annual Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival (26 October – 26 November) with an exhibition focusing on the history of 18th and early 19th century tableware used at the Cape, with specific reference...

La Motte was awarded as the wine estate with the Best (Sustainable) Contribution to Tourism as well as runner-up in the category for Best Farming Practices at the annual Nedbank Green Wine Awards ceremony held at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on Thursday, 17 October. This award follows on La Motte’s recognition for...