La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley is celebrating the international acknowledgement of its premium Pierneef Collection, reaffirming the estate’s status as a producer of fine wines and the success of introducing cool climate styles. The limited production Pierneef Collection consists of a varietal wine and an innovative blend for which grapes are obtained...

La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley is celebrating the international acknowledgement of its premium Pierneef Collection, reaffirming the estate’s status as a producer of fine wines and the success of introducing cool climate styles. The limited production Pierneef Collection consists of a varietal wine and an innovative blend for which grapes are obtained...

A wintery weekend is forecasted for the Winelands and wine-tasting should definitely be on your list of activities. Visit the La Motte Tasting room and choose between a formal seated tasting or the more relaxed option of comfortable sofas and enjoy the best the estate has to offer. Alternatively, book ahead and join us for...

Releasing the 2013 vintage of its La Motte Chardonnay, the estate once again confirms the beauty of Chardonnay when made in an intricate and well-balanced style, while also reaffirming the Franschhoek Valley’s knack for this varietal. The two Chardonnay vineyard blocks on La Motte are planted in Clovelly soil, in a North-South direction and lie...

At La Motte, harvest-time usually starts at the end of January, even early February, but this year the grapes were ready much earlier. And not only did harvesting start exceptionally early, the volume of grapes harvested was also the largest in the history of La Motte! “Yes, we were surprised by the early season”, explains...

The performance of La Motte Wine Estate and the Franschhoek Tourism Association in the annual Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Tourism Awards, again confirmed the Franschhoek Valley’s status as one of the Winelands’ choice tourism destinations. La Motte’s internationally acknowledged tourism offering was awarded as Wine Tourism Destination of the Year – repeating its performance...

Elliot Malekutu with bicycle bucket and bananas, 1985Pastel drawing on paper, 198 x 85 cmRembrandt van Rijn Art Foundation, Stellenbosch Keith Hamilton Dietrich was born in Johannesburg. Dietrich is a painter and graphic artist of mainly portraits and still-lifes. He works in oil, watercolour, pastel and various graphic media. He studied in the United States,...

Sauvignon Blanc, usually in a fresh style, is a very popular wine choice during the South African summer months – and no surprise! Often fruity and refreshing, a well-chilled glass of this varietal is the ideal way to wind down at the end of a day or to relax with next to the pool. But...

La Motte Wine Estate has again been acknowledged by the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards for Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. This is the second time La Motte has won this prestigious award after being the champion in 2013 as well. La Motte and its Pierneef à La Motte restaurant offers a comprehensive Food...

Once again, La Motte has been acknowledged by the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards as Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. This achievement, as winner for 2015, follows La Motte’s previous win in 2013. La Motte and Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant together offer a comprehensive Food and Wine Experience, introduced to guests in an...