La Motte enjoys sharing its passion for art and culture with visitors to the estate. Now those who can’t join us in the Franschhoek Valley for a visit to the La Motte Museum or a stroll through our gardens, can still enjoy the estate’s offering of art and culture as part of a new Virtual Experience. These virtual art and culture experiences are exclusive one-on-one illustrated presentations and conversations, presented by the Museum Curator to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

What a week it has been in the Winelands! While the exceptional cold and snow-capped mountains are what the vine wants, an unexpected reintroduction of a ban on all liquor sales, announced by President Ramaphosa last Sunday night, made it an exceptionally chilling week for everyone in the wine industry – with immediate effect…

In uncertain times there is something to be said for reliability – something that comes with the release of La Motte Wine Estate’s 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc and 2018 La Motte Millennium. In the exceptionally challenging year that 2020 has become, the introduction of these two stalwarts, nevertheless in a modern interpretation of their elegant packaging, brings some much-needed reassurance – both of quality and consistency.

Each year we invite Sauvignon Blanc aficionados to join me in a tasting of the new vintage Sauvignon Blancs before they are blended to become the estate’s much-loved.

We might have to be a bit more inventive to make Father’s Day special this year. Try our guide to coveted gifts, delicious La Motte wine, unique experiences and a selection of delicious dad-friendly recipes and make sure you celebrate your father with all his favourites! 

Make this exquisite South African meat dish at home just like the chef at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant.

Do you feel like driving out to the beautiful Franschhoek Valley? Now you can enjoy the early winter scenery when you visit the estate to collect your favourite La Motte wines and meals from Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant. The popular Farm Shop with its delicious treats, gifts and décor ideas is also open!

The La Motte Farm Shop reopens tomorrow! Visit us for La Motte wines, gifts, décor and all things delightful and delicious! As the safety of guests and staff is our priority, please note that best practice Covid-19 regulations are in place.

This recipe for a hay-roasted beetroot soup with fermented black peppered honeycomb might might be just the challenge your looking for when wanting to impress guests around the dinner table. It serves six as a starter portion.

Try this lemon bundt cake from the Pierneef à La Motte pastry kitchen. More than the much-needed vitamin C, also enjoy the delicious combination of a soft crumb with a sweet lemon syrup and a zingy drizzle.