Suddenly summer is here in full force - and so is the harvest! Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche shares his initial expectations of the 2024 vintage. The most recent prediction from industry organisation, Vinpro, is that the overall 2024 South African wine grape harvest will be about 7% bigger than in 2023. Volumes will, however, stay lower than the average of the last...

As part of its #summerjoys wine focus, La Motte is delighted to introduce the release of its 2023 Vin de Joie Rosé. Celebrating the estate’s French-heritage, this Provençal-style Rosé called Vin de Joie is a delicate wine that promises to bring joy – whether in the form of a simple pleasure or social merriment. Popular...

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 us at La Motte for a Harvest Experience...

Recipe by Georgia East  "A summery snack, fried whitebait is speedily prepared and is great to serve as an aperitif with a glass of 2023 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. Roasting the lemon caramelizes the inside, giving a delicious fullness of flavour to the mayonnaise." Crispy Whitebait with Caper & Roasted Lemon Mayonnaise Prep time: 15 mins...

Recipe by Georgia East  "Always the star of a festive table, trifle is a great dessert to throw together just before serving as most of the components can be prepared ahead of time. This version omits the traditional jelly and custard combination for a brownie base topped with decadent chocolate pudding, Swiss roll, chocolate mousse, meringue...

Recipe by Georgia East "Porchetta is Italian roast pork belly and is popular for its crispy crackling. The perfect excuse for a summer picnic, porchetta is delicious as part of a sandwich with a freshly made rocket pesto and lashings of creamy Gorgonzola." Serve the porchetta with 2020 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon. Porchetta with Gorgonzola and...

Recipe by Georgia East "Redolent of an Italian coastal summer, this impressive seafood dish makes a statement on the table but is actually deceptively simple to prepare. Keeping flavours fresh and light, the pasta sauce is made using ripe tomatoes, garlic and olive oil while a combination of fresh mussels, prawns, clams, calamari, crayfish or...

What brings you joy? Blue skies and lazy summer afternoons? Solo hours on the stoep, reading or listening to music? Perhaps you enjoy sunny weather to explore and find adventure? Or do you find your joy in gathering loved ones around a table, celebrating with food and wine? Regardless, with a little thought and care,...

Whether your festive table is traditional with all the trimmings or a summery set-up with lighter fare, we have some lovely recipes and wine pairings to inspire your festive menu! To start with: Crispy whitebait with caper and roasted lemon mayonnaise Rosé-steamed mussels with sun-dried tomato and rosemary Rosé and pink peppercorn grilled prawns with...

Contemporary festive fruit and wine jellies, rose infused meringues and home-made egg custard Serves 12 You will need 3 x 12 moulds for your different jellies or you can alternate the moulds. For the red wine jellies: 325 ml sherry  325 ml red wine 750ml water Zest and juice of one lemon 1 cup sugar...