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Hein’s letter

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 quality of the grapes – the freshest of Sauvignon Blanc from Elim, small-berry Syrah from Franschhoek. With the energy, this year,...

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Tour 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 2016 harvest with a Harvest Tour and Tasting. Join in the harvest experiences with a vineyard tour presented by a well-informed Wine Ambassador introducing the various varieties and explaining the harvest practices...

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The 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 of the restaurant’s special focus: Cape Winelands Cuisine. Chef Michelle Theron offers an exceptional and creative interpretation of seasonal produce and carefully...

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Taste the Terroir – a celebration of Sauvignon Blanc

All contributing their unique profiles, grapes used in the complex, yet vibrant La Motte Sauvignon Blanc originate from the best Sauvignon Blanc-growing areas in the Western Cape – Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Darling as well as the cool-climate vineyards of Walker Bay and Elim, certified as Wine of Origin: South Coast. Eager to share the importance...

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Sculpture 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 various sculptures on the estate. Along the walk, nine sculptures will be visited – from the major commission piece, the welcoming Wine...

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“A family who eats together, stays together”

“A family who eats together, stays together” This well-known expression has never been so important. The world has changed and sitting down to breakfast, lunch or dinner is not such an easy thing to do! Often families rush off to work and school in the mornings, grabbing some fruit or eating porridge on the run....

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Harvest Recipe – Grape Focaccia

Chef Michelle Theron and Ricardo Slawers from the Pierneef à La Motte bakery share a recipe for a delicious harvest-inspired focaccia – perfect for this time of year! A firm favourite of guests to the estate, this Italian-style flatbread is ideal on its own or when dipped into olive oil. Quite easy to make, it...

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South African Wine Estate stands out in 2016 Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards

Commended by the international judging panel for its standout entry, variety of experiences, as well as the thought and detail behind its offering, La Motte has again been acknowledged by the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards as Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. This is the third time La Motte has won this prestigious award,...

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Sweets for my Sweet on Valentine’s Day

Looking for an original way to treat your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Play an old-fashioned tune, dish up some sugar and spice and add some sophistication with a beautiful glass of well-chilled La Motte Straw Wine! It is as easy as one, two, three: 1. Get the La Motte Straw Wine from our Tasting...

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Cool climate 2015 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc – elegant and intricate

Made from grapes sourced in the new Wine of Origin Cape South Coast area with its cool climate, the 2015 vintage of Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc is a wonderful example of the versatility of this variety. Ideal as a refreshing aperitif and an elegant glassful on warm summer’s evenings, it is also an exceptional partner to...

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