While the bounty of summer with lush green vineyards and age-old, shade-providing oaks, is the image predominantly associated with the Cape Winelands, it is when we are confronted with the stripped winter landscape that we are often struck by the unexpected beauty of the naked vines and bare oak tree branches against the stark white…
It is with great excitement that The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) today announces the launch of The 2026 Sovereign African Art Prize, the fifth edition of its award for contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. The competition, which aims to benefit artists by increasing their international exposure and raise funds for charity by selling the finalists’ artworks, offers…
This year there is more ways to taste the harvest at La Motte than their famous mosbolletjies, but many of them start with must (the mos in mosbolletjies). Do you know what must is? Must is fermenting grapes juice and one of the wonderful products of the wine grape harvest that does not only have a…
An elevated Always Breaking Bread experience crafted for those who appreciate slow living at its finest. Presented from La Motte wine estate in Franschhoek, this edition blends art, wine, food, and community into one soft, luxurious afternoon. Think vineyard views, timeless architecture, curated plates, flowing conversations, and the calm, soulful energy of the Cape Winelands….
La Motte has unveiled yet another reason to raise a glass as its historic Franschhoek estate steps into a vibrant new chapter. Alongside its refreshed food, wine, art and music experiences, the estate introduces a shining addition to its Reserve Collection: the elegant new La Motte Reserve Collection Cap Classique. Crafted from 58% Chardonnay and…
La Motte proudly introduces Inheems, a beautiful new collection of bath and body products now available from the estate’s Farm Shop. Rooted in the serene natural beauty of La Motte, the Inheems range draws inspiration from the indigenous landscape of Franschhoek. Each product has been thoughtfully created to echo the scents, textures and stories of…
La Motte welcomes back leading classical guitarist James Grace for the November edition of its Summer Concert Series on Saturday 15 November – the Guitar in Spring. Renowned guitarist James Grace brings together an assortment of beloved guitar pieces in this dynamic programme, featuring his own signature arrangements alongside classic original compositions. From the timeless…
L’Ami Family Brasserie invites you to end your week at La Motte with a delicious new Easy Friday Menu! Additional to the regular L’Ami offering, the Easy Friday menu will be available for both lunch and dinner and offers the perfect option for those end-of-the-week business meetings. It might also become a lovely Friday night tradition…
Since introducing its reimagined experience, the seasonal art exhibitions in the La Motte Ateljee has become a highlight on the estate and La Motte is delighted to announce a spectacular new art experience for the summer season: ROSE’D opens on 18 October 2025 and draws its inspiration from the flourish of spring and summer as…
Perhaps you have not yet made it to the generous 18-seater table in the quaint 18th-century Veepos cottage and have only seen the captivating lavender setting, centerpiece age-old oak and picturesque Franschhoek Valley mountain backdrop online or enroute to Franschhoek? Perhaps you have been seated at the table, experienced the exceptional allure of JAN Franschhoek…