The energy of harvest time in the Winelands is infectious and La Motte wine estate in the Franschhoek Valley invites guests to join in the excitement with a special Harvest Tour and Tasting, presented for the duration of the 2017 harvest.

Starting from 31 January, guests can book for a guided vineyard tour presented by one of the estate’s Wine Ambassadors, introducing the various varietals and explaining the harvest practices and biologic farming methods.

After a stroll through the vineyards, enjoy a first-hand experience of the harvesting process – the hand-sorting of grapes, crush, pump-overs and other activities that take place in the cellar – concluded with a tasting of grape must (fermenting grape juice) from a fermentation tank.

The elegant La Motte Tasting Room is the last stop and here guests are treated to a tasting of La Motte’s award-winning collection of wines as well as harvest-inspired bites created by Pierneef à La Motte’s Chef Michelle Theron.

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The Harvest Tour and Tasting cost R120, takes about 90 minutes and will be available hourly from Tuesdays to Fridays, between 10:00 and 15:00 for the duration of the harvest – starting on Tuesday, 31 January 2017.

Reservations are essential and can be made with the La Motte Tasting Room at T +27 (0)21 876 8820 or E [email protected]