La Motte

In December, Food and Home Entertaining features La Motte MCC Brut in their 'this month we're drinking' feature.

 

La Motte and Pierneef a La Motte feature in Sarie Kos.

 

La Motte launches their Cape Winelands Cuisine Recipe Book!

The Cape Winelands, from the Constantia Valley to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Wellington, Worcester and Tulbagh, hold the combined history of many different nationalities who, over the centuries, travelled to this most southern part of Africa to start a new life.

La Motte's Hiking Trail features in the November edition of Weg.

 

La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2011 features in the November 2011 edition of Sarie.

 

La Motte's Hein Koegelenberg interviewed in the Business Day.

 

New release of organically grown La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc

With spring in the air and a renewed focus on nature, the release of the 2011 La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc made from organically grown grapes, seems very fitting.

Keeping Track on La Motte's Hiking Trail

La Motte is very committed to biodiversity and the protection of our natural fauna and flora in the mountain area surrounding the estate. Always keen to introduce our natural assets to visitors to the estate, the hiking trail through the La Motte Mountain now offers the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the Cape Floral Kingdom while enjoying spectacular views of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley.

Wine Magazine July 2011 - Off the Rack - La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier

Leading winemakers tell you about their latest wines.

Syrah/Shiraz - Northern Rhône Vs South African equivalents - La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier rated with some of the world's finest!

 

La Motte Cuisine on menu in the Netherlands

Pierneef a La Motte Restaurant of La Motte Estate in the Franschhoek Valley has been invited to participate in the South African Festival held during June in the Netherlands. During the festivities in Amsterdam the roots of Cape Winelands cuisine will be re-explored, while Dutch traditions "borrowed" for use in South African foods will be celebrated.

Winestyle recently reviewed Pierneef à La Motte

La Motte turns a simple lunch or dinner date into an experience. Apart from popping up to the tasting centre, there is of course the beautiful collection of Pierneef’s earlier work in the gallery to appreciate. And if you have kids, they will be kept entertained by the life size chess board and easels with paint in the garden. Be sure to treat yourself to a visit at La Motte. Once you have, there will be no turning back... it will become one of your favourite spots. It is definitely one of mine! - winestyle.co.za

La Motte's disas bloom in London

At South Africa's 31st Gold Medal winning exhibition as part of the 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show held in London during May, La Motte's disas made a striking impression! “We are fortunate to have had a few disas flowering out of season, to represent La Motte at this truly colourful occasion. We're extremely proud of the amazing appearance they made”, says La Motte CEO Hein Koegelenberg.

Pierneef à La Motte reviewed by Kalinka of Winestyle.

Pierneef... one of our most famed artists. La-Motte... one of the most famed wine estates. Combining the two can only be a winning combination. La Motte in itself is a work of art, from the beautiful tasting centre across the bridge covering the huge pond in the garden, to the tranquil seating under the majestic oak trees.

MAD at La Motte

 

Pierneef à La Motte celebrates slow-cooked Cape Winelands cuisine

Pierneef à La Motte introduces a Cape Winelands Winter menu rich in history and flavour and prepared in the traditional slow cooked way of the Cape during the 17th and 18th centuries. “La Motte aspires to uphold our Cape heritage by celebrating traditional cooking methods and dishes while adding a unique twist. We are fortunate to have Chris here as creating these delectable dishes comes so naturally to him.” Says La Motte CEO, Hein Koegelenberg.

Michael Fridjhon on the La Motte Shiraz Experience

South African wine judge and writer Michael Fridjhon recently spoke at La Motte’s annual Shiraz Experience and followed up by covering the event in his Business Day column.

Voulez-vous La Motte - District Mail Supplement on La Motte.

 

Pierneef à La Motte's Chris Erasmus dishes at the Taste of Cape Town

Chris Erasmus chats about what inspired his menu at the Taste of Cape Town

"No end to the energy at La Motte"

During Harvest time at La Motte, energy levels are at a peak. It’s a time when our workforce excels, putting in every effort to make a success of the most important event on the La Motte calendar. We are indeed grateful for a very blessed and prosperous 2011 harvest-time and for the wonderful teamwork we’ve experienced from our people.