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South African female artists in a leading role – original article by Amanda Botha, published in Die Burger, 21 September 2015

An exhibition aimed at highlighting the value of contributions by South African female artists during the past fifty years was opened in the La Motte Museum recently. Assessing the value of contributions by South African female artists and the influence of their work on the development of South African art has, until now, received little...

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La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier – Media Release: Best South African Wine in Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition

Reaffirming Franschhoek-based La Motte wine estate’s status as a producer of fine wines, its 2013 Pierneef Syrah Viognier has collected the 2015 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition’s trophy for Best South African Wine. The competition results were announced at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Fair on Thursday, 5 November....

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Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant introduces Sunday Family Lunch

Bringing together food, wine and family, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, is now adding another dimension to the estate’s internationally acknowledged food and wine experience – the Sunday Family Lunch. In keeping with the sentiment of family get-togethers and in celebration of the tradition of sharing, the Sunday Family Lunch will be served family-style and...

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A celebration of flora

In celebration of the unique beauty of the flora on the estate, La Motte has invited select ceramic artists to interpret the beautiful flowers and fynbos in clay for this year’s Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival. Titled, Fragile Fynbos, the exhibition in the maturation cellar on the estate is open from Monday to Saturday, 09:00...

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Fragile Fynbos – Ceramic sets inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom

With a passion for the conservation of art as well as the natural habitat, this year, for the annual Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival, La Motte is celebrating the unique beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom as interpreted by ceramic artists. The flora and fynbos growing on La Motte Wine Estate and in the Franschhoek...

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The History of Eggs in the Cape

It is hard to cook without eggs. Much more than the breakfast variations, eggs are essential in baking and many other classic recipes. Luckily, eggs are easy to find. Not only are some of us lucky enough to have a chicken run from which we can get fresh eggs daily, but supermarkets offer a selection...

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A meeting of finesse and food – 2012 La Motte Méthode Cap Classique released

Usually consisting out of a predominant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Champagne and its global equivalents such as the South African Méthode Cap Classique, can be an exceptional companion on the dinner table. It is the intrinsic character of the individual elements and how they blend and mature, that often result in an outstanding...

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Fragile Fynbos – Ceramic sets inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom

With a passion for the conservation of art as well as the natural habitat, this year, for the annual Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival, La Motte is celebrating the unique beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom as interpreted by ceramic artists. The flora and fynbos growing on La Motte Wine Estate and in the Franschhoek...

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Mulled Wine Kumquat Jam

Recipe for Mulled Wine Kumquat Jam Ingredients 1.5 kg kumquats washed and sliced 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (we prefer the 2012 La Motte Syrah) 750 g granulated sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 4 cloves zest of 2 lemons Method Place all the spices in a muslin cloth and tie closed with...

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Strawberry, lemongrass & ginger jam

Recipe for Strawberry, lemongrass & ginger jam Ingredients 2 kg strawberries, stemmed and rinsed 1.4 kg white sugar Zest & juice of 2 lemons and 2 limes 1 stick lemongrass, chopped 20 g ginger, peeled and finely chopped 5 g Salt Method Layer strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemongrass, ginger and salt in a container, cover...

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