Only a month and a few days left until Christmas – how quickly have we gone through 2013! But we still have had our 365 days filled with all kinds of news and excitement, trends and inspirations.

 

This weekend saw the very popular annual Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek.

 

Pierneef à La Motte has been acknowledged by the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards as one of South Africa’s top ten restaurants.

 

The 2014 Great Wine Capitals of the World’s Best of Wine Tourism results for South Africa were released on Friday, 8 November and  La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek,

 

Last night we hosted a talk and tasting on Shiraz and all its facets.

 

Although a late winter has urged us to serve warming soups, hearty meals and creamy and comforting desserts, we are almost at the end of September and our wonderful vegetable and herb garden has braved the stormy weather to supply us with the fantastic fresh ingredients of spring

 

In South Africa, famous for its extended summers, Sauvignon Blanc is a popular choice for wine drinkers.

 

La Motte’s premium Pierneef range is a tribute to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957), famous for his mastership in portraying the unadorned beauty of the South African landscape and architecture.

 

Our Hiking Trail is reopening on the 30th of September and after the winter’s rain, the mountain offers a splendour of indigenous flora and breathtaking vistas of the Franschhoek Valley.

 

What better way to warm up a cold and wet Wednesday in the Winelands, than a traditional Cape Brandy Tart?

 
 
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