The Mediterranean conjures images of beautiful blue oceans, fields of lavender, acres of olive or lemon trees, charming villages, passionate people with foreign accents, generous plates of food and wine glasses filled to the brim. While all of these would be accurate, the area along the Mediterranean coast consists of twenty-two countries across three continents…
Acclaimed for its authentic Cape Winelands hospitality, rich French Huguenot heritage and exceptional culinary offering, La Motte Wine Estate is the ideal Franschhoek Valley address for what has become one of South Africa’s most coveted food and wine experiences – JAN Franschhoek. Having charmed guests to two seasons of delight, La Motte is proud to announce…
La Motte’s acclaimed Millennium is based on the famous red wines of Bordeaux and with the Franschhoek Valley celebrating its French heritage with the annual Bastille Festival on 20 and 21 July, it is quite timely to introduce the latest vintage of this stalwart South African red blend. Although this classic blend of Merlot (65%),…
Harvest-time is mosbolletjie time and this year, La Motte makes even more of this iconic treat. Expect all that you love about these seasonal brioche-type buns, but now, other than being made with must (fermenting grape juice), the innovative baking team in the La Motte Bakery also uses a sweet sourdough culture! The result is…
Harvest time is a very special season in the Winelands! It means early mornings in the vineyards and late nights in the cellar, but it comes with a contagious joy and it is the ideal time to enjoy the wonderful tastes and traditions of the harvest. Join La Motte for a Harvest Experience and share…