La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche loves Syrah! He is also the Chairman of Shiraz SA and therefore, at La Motte, we’ve extended Shiraz South Africa’s celebration of Seven Days of Shiraz to a whole month. Join us!   Special Syrah Offer While enjoying a generous glass of red wine is a wonderful way to keep warm,...

We love the charm of this rustic crumble by Georgia East. It works a treat with the joyful La Motte Vin de Joie Rosé! Tart quince takes on a sweeter side when cooked in rosé wine and flavoured with vanilla and lemon zest. When puréed, the quince makes for an ideal jammy filling for an...

We are delighted to announce the eagerly anticipated second season of JAN Franschhoek. This exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience combines the nostalgia of a South African family table with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s unique sense of culinary innovation and promises to captivate and charm just as much as the first edition. Expect regional...

The annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival happens during the weekend of 14 – 16 July 2023, but at La Motte we celebrate our French heritage during the whole of July. Winter in the Winelands is the perfect time for sipping on red wines and enjoying comfort food. Don’t miss out on our wine promotions, French-inspired winter...

Who does not enjoy reading your weekend paper with a freshly baked croissant in the hand? Although these delightful pastries are regarded as French, they have their origin in Vienna and therefore the word Viennoiserie refers to breakfast baking in the style of Vienna, Austria. August Zang opened the first Viennoiserie in Paris around 1837. At the La Motte...

The historic red wine cellar on La Motte dates from between 1770 and 1782 and has a rich and interesting history. The front gable of the Historical Cellar on La Motte reads anno 1825 with the initials “GJB” for Gideon Jacobus Joubert engraved onto it. This date does, however, only refer to the construction date...

"Onions slowly braise in brown butter, bay leaves and thyme to make an unctuous base for this grilled cheese sandwich. Redolent of French onion soup this sourdough toasty is so delicious. Mix the cheese with the onions before the sandwich is assembled. This technique guarantees a uniform melting of the cheese, and each mouthful has...

With winter announcing itself to the Cape Winelands in no uncertain terms, the timing is perfect for the release of the 2020 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon. As classic as they come, this new vintage combines its elegant minerality with intricate berry and plum flavours and nuances of cloves and mint. Made from the renowned vineyards...

Recipe by Sam Linsell Serves 2, generously Ingredients 230gms linguini or any other long pasta of your choice 100gm baby spinach leaves 300gms salmon, pin boned and skin on  Olive oil to fry 2 Tbsp butter 1 small shallot finely chopped (or half a small brown onion) 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ cup La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 1 tsp Dijon mustard...

An aromatically spiced lamb mince encased in crunchy phyllo pastry. Rich in flavour and texture. Serve with a side of sweet dried fruit compote and generous glasses of La Motte's 2018 Pierneef Syrah Viognier. Recipe by Crush Mag / Serves 4. Lamb Mince oil for frying1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, choppeda knob of ginger, chopped1-2...