We are delighted that, for the second year in succession, we have been selected as South Africa’s Best of Wine Tourism Champion. The 2013 winner of this annual competition was announced on 8 November in Florence, Italy by the Great Wine Capitals (GWC), a network of the world’s leading wine-producing countries that share international best...

Not only is there now, more than ever before, a focus on food, with a magnitude of television channels and magazines trying to shape our culinary skills, but more often than not the carefully plated masterpieces are also photographed and presented with a glass of wine. As such, food and wine matching has become the...

We are delighted to announce that La Motte Wine Estate has, for the second year in succession, been awarded as South Africa’s Best of Wine Tourism champion. The 2013 winner of the annual competition was announced on 8 November in Florence, Italy by the Great Wine Capitals (GWC), a network of the world’s leading wine-producing...

With 2012 speeding towards its end, we recently looked at Food Trends for the next year. With our focus on traditional Cape Winelands Cuisine, the question was whether we could stay true to our roots and the flavours and style of our region and still move with the culinary trends. One of the major food...

Pierneef à La Motte has in its life span of just over two years maintained its focus on the traditional food of the Western Cape. Cape Winelands Cuisine is based on the recipes of the early settlers at the Cape influenced by spices and flavours from all over the world and adjusted to suit the...

The ideal way to keep your herbs fresh and conveniently at hand to use in the kitchen, this lovely herb bowl is not only convenient, but will give your kitchen a beautiful look and gorgeous smell. Available from the La Motte Farm Shop at R295.

La Motte hosts monthly classical music concerts in the historic cellar on the estate, with performances by highly acclaimed local and international artists. The line-up for the last two concerts of the year features the sought-after guitarist James Grace with a special programme with a French bouquet, as well as a very special Christmas Concert...

Not only is there now, more than ever before, a focus on food, with a magnitude of television channels and magazines trying to shape our culinary skills, but more often than not the carefully plated masterpieces are also photographed and presented with a glass of wine. As such, food and wine matching has become the...

Until 16 November 2012, La Motte will take part in the second Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival – a celebration of how the most basic of materials – clay and water – can be transformed by skill and fire to create varied and interesting objects, from art-works to quality domestic pieces. The La Motte Museum...

Celebrating our culture of hospitality and our heritage of passionate Cape cooks who were well-known for their pastries and confectionery, La Motte has introduced a beautifully presented Winelands Tea. The Winelands Tea is served in Pierneef à La Motte restaurant, on the stoep or in the garden and guests will be able to choose from...