Still life with watermelons and other things, 1985Oil paint on board, 242.5 x 180.5 cmRembrandt van Rijn Art Foundation, Stellenbosch Penny Siopis was born in Vryburg in the Nothern Cape. She studied at the University of Rhodes where she obtained her M.A. degree in Fine Art, and in England. Her subject matter include interiors, still-life...

Media Release Celebrating its recent appointment as the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for 2015, La Motte Wine Estate’s Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant presents a late summer menu reflecting the flavours and abundance of summer in the Winelands. Few things say summer more than fruit. And with Cape...

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...

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks, tastings and guided walkabouts has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Sauvignon Blanc as Food Wine Thursday, 26 March, 11:00 or 19:00 Regularly awarded for the quality of its food...

Milk tart is such a traditional South African favourite that giving it a special day on the national calendar does make sense. On 27 February South Africans have a very good reason to enjoy one of their favourite sweets, it is National Milk Tart Day! We would like to share a traditional recipe from a...

It is summer and the ideal time to enjoy healthy fresh salads with your glass of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc! At La Motte we are fortunate to have a beautiful vegetable and herb garden where chefs can pick their selection for the day early in the morning when the dew is still on the leaves....

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks, tastings and guided walkabouts has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Harvest-inspired bites based on traditional recipes make out part of the Harvest Tasting. Tour, Taste and Talk the Harvest...

Start your Valentine’s dinner with these lightly curried mussels on pancakes and you would have cooked your way all the way to the heart of your loved one. Serve it with a glass of our delicious 2013 La Motte Chardonnay and you will have exceed all Valentine’s expectations – that is guaranteed! From our Cape...