This weekend, the Franschhoek Valley is dressed in the colours of the French flag for our annual Bastille festivities. At La Motte, we celebrate with beautiful wine, a French-inspired menu at Pierneef à La Motte restaurant, a classical music concert with a French flavour and delightful gifts and confectionery in our Farm Shop. One of...

In a recent blog, The story of Shiraz, Syrah and Shirazi, we addressed the origin of Shiraz and how despite romantic rumours about it being from Ancient Persia in the Middle East, it actually originates from France. But how did Shiraz make its way to the Southern tip of Africa to become the second most...

The La Motte Museum’s first contemporary exhibition was the impressive modern French tapestries and ceramics of acclaimed French artist, Jean Lurçat (1892-1966).

Every year, La Motte participates in the Bastille Festival with a programme celebrating our Huguenot heritage and passion for food, wine and classical music. 2014 Programme Friday, 11 July 19:00 French-inspired fine dining (For reservations, please contact us at +27(0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za) Saturday, 12 July & Sunday, 13 July 12:00 – 17:00 Join...

Join us for a Talk by renowned food historian, Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche on the versatility and unique characteristics of venison, followed by a four-course dinner of venison dishes by Chef Michelle Theron, beautifully paired with exclusive older vintages from the La Motte Vinoteque, presented by Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche. La Motte wines from our Vinoteque will...

The winter holidays is the perfect time to bake some traditional Soetkoekies (sweet biscuits). A delightful treat for the family and easy enough for children to try when they need entertainment on a rainy day. Soetkoekies 4 cups cake flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground ginger...

Try this delicious recipe for chicken with sorrel and lemon. Not only is it perfect for winter, but it is more than 300 years old! It comes from a cookbook titled De Verstandige Kock (ca. 1668) and has basically stayed unchanged. If you are an experienced cook, you can try to preserve lemons yourself. The...

Please note that Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, the La Motte Museum and the Farm Shop will be closed for a winter break from 17 June and will reopen on 11 July, just in time for the annual Bastille Festival. This also means that the Historic Walk, Sustainable Walk and Food and Wine Tasting will...

La Motte Viticulturist and Senior Farm Manager, Pietie le Roux, who has been with the Franschhoek property for just shy of 30 years, has received international recognition for the important role he plays in the estate’s internationally recognised efforts with sustainable farming. At La Motte, purchased by conservationist, Dr Anton Rupert in 1970, environmental management...

Every year, La Motte participates in the Bastille Festival with a programme celebrating our Huguenot heritage and passion for food, wine and classical music. 2014 Programme Friday, 11 July 19:00 French-inspired fine dining (For reservations, please contact us at +27(0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za) Saturday, 12 July & Sunday, 13 July 12:00 – 17:00 Join...