With an exceptionally cold and wet winter behind us, the release of 2012 La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc (Organically Grown) is timed perfectly for those long-awaited alfresco lunches and sunset hours. Not made in a full-ripe style, this wine is ideal as a beautiful glass on its own, while its lovely complexity ensures it to...

Chef Chris Erasmus of Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant shares a green recipe for summer from the Cape Winelands Cuisine recipe book (page 165). In Van Riebeeck’s time, artichokes were in abundance at the Cape and used in many recipes, adapted for the modern-day kitchen and palate. This recipe for Steamed Artichokes with fennel is...

La Motte enjoys sharing its commitment to environmental sustenance and sustainable farming and this is the ideal time to introduce 2012 La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc (Organically Grown), the Pierneef à La Motte Spring Menu, with a host of fresh ingredients from our organic vegetable and herb garden, and the reopening of the La Motte...

La Motte Estate, the South African Winner – Best of Wine Tourism 2012 in the Great Wine Capitals of the World Competition, offers a wide variety of enjoyment and entertainment under the banner The La Motte Experience. Here’s a brief run-down of general information to help you plan an exciting day at the Franschhoek Valley’s...

With its rich French Huguenot heritage, La Motte celebrates the exciting cultural exchange programme between France and South Africa by adding some French flair to its experiences and activities – from wine to food, art and music. Wine: The La Motte Tasting Room will be presenting its elegant wine tastings with French flair, while sharing...