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The Story of Karoo Lamb
During our Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison, Professor Johann Kirsten, the mastermind behind the certification of Karoo Lamb, shared his journey with the heritage of South African food and what has...
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Hein’s Letter
It really feels like yesterday when we wished each other a happy 2015… and here we are at the end of yet another year, planning our holidays and Christmas celebrations. At La Motte, we have much to be...
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Festive Shopping
Farm-style shopping is redefined in the quaint La Motte Farm Shop with its wonderful variety of take-home reminders of the estate. Artisan farm-baked breads, a tempting array of confectionery from the...
View ArticleThe Finer Things in Life
Dinner at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant is a fine-dining affair and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, when the restaurant is open for dinner, guests are invited to a five-course tasting menu...
View ArticleSculpture Talk by Theo and Toby Megaw
Home to the beautiful sculpted works by acclaimed South African sculptors, father Theo Megaw and son Toby Megaw, La Motte Wine Estate invites you to a walkabout with the two artists, visiting the...
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Dear La Motte Friends The energy of harvest-time is contagious – the sing-along tunes of the pickers in the vineyards, the urgency in the cellar, guests enjoying the mosbolletjies … and, of course, the...
View Article2016 La Motte Harvest Report
“I am expecting the smaller berries to result in complexity and intensity for our red wines”, says La Motte Cellarmaster, Edmund Terblanche about the 2016 harvest. “We were challenged by exceptional...
View ArticleA Culture of Excellence!
The exceptional recognition of 2011 La Motte Hanneli R as one of the Top 5 Luxury Red Wines in South Africa, makes all of us feel warm and fuzzy, despite the winter’s cold. While the whole team is...
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Intricate art – pictures on porcelain
Those who have visited Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant on the estate might have admired the ceramic chandeliers hanging gracefully from the ceiling. Some might have enjoyed La Motte’s Winelands Tea,...
View ArticleLe Soufflé recipe: Lemon and vanilla soufflé
“A Soufflé (French: [su.fle]) is a baked egg-based dish that originated in the early eighteenth century in France. It is made with egg-yolks and beaten egg-whites combined with various other...
View ArticleCelebrating Art in Clay with A Sense of…
La Motte enjoys sharing its passion for art, wine and food and this year for the annual Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival, the estate stays true to this ethos with an inspirational exhibition entitled,...
View ArticleLa Motte opens private rose garden for Franschhoek Open Gardens
Participating in the annual Franschhoek Open Gardens, La Motte Wine Estate will open its private rose gardens to the public during the weekend of 21 to 23 October 2016. Visitors to Franschhoek Open...
View ArticleSeasonal steamed artichokes with fennel and spice
Artichokes are part of the Cape Winelands culinary heritage and as they are in season, Chef Chef Michelle Theron shares a delightful recipe for Heritage Month. Although artichokes are notoriously...
View ArticleConsistency is key: Release of 2014 Pierneef Syrah Viognier
Sometimes there are vintages that because of an ideal set of conditions deliver exceptional wines and sometimes one has the luxury of only producing or at least releasing wines from these special...
View ArticleHein’s letter: E News Spring Edition
At La Motte we have a passion for conservation – whether it is our heritage, nature, art or culture. And what a privilege it is to have so much to celebrate during Heritage month: Our French Huguenot...
View ArticleSculpture Talk by Theo and Toby Megaw
Home to the beautiful sculpted works by acclaimed South African sculptors, father Theo Megaw and son Toby Megaw, La Motte Wine Estate invites you to a walkabout with the two artists, visiting the...
View ArticleLa Motte opens private rose garden for Franschhoek Open Gardens
Participating in the annual Franschhoek Open Gardens, La Motte Wine Estate will open its private rose gardens to the public during the weekend of 21 to 23 October 2016. Visitors to Franschhoek Open...
View ArticleFestive Recipe
An impressive dessert is an integral part of Christmas tradition. Chef Michelle Theron was inspired by the modern white beauty and the rich history of the Blanc Mange. This dessert has been written...
View ArticleHein’s letter: E News Festive Edition 2016
Each year goes quicker than the one before! And perhaps, I thought recently, it is because our lives are filled with so much blessings. At La Motte, we really have been blessed this year. We had a...
View ArticleTour and Taste the Harvest
Celebrating the most important time of year on a wine farm, we invite guests to participate in the excitement and energy of the harvest with a Harvest Tour and Tasting. Join in the harvest experiences...
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