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  La Motte
Phone +27.218768000
Fax +27.218763446
eMail cellar@la-motte.co.za
URL www.la-motte.com
Address P.O. Box 685
Franschhoek
7690
South Africa

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22 May 2013 - La Motte
La Motte Wine Estate recognised for its world class sustainable wine tourism
The Blushing Bride, a rare white or pink flower with silky, pointy petals, is somewhat of a legend in the Franschhoek Valley. The story goes that it was discovered in the surrounding mountains in 1773 and came by its romantic name from its use in a rather romantic tradition. more »
21 May 2013 - Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 winners announced
Judges at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards tasted a record-breaking 14 362 wines and awarded nearly 10 000 medals, it was announced on Monday morning. more »
20 May 2013 - wine.co.za
Thyme for Autumn flavours
The weather has taken a turn for the colder and unfortunately, we at the Wine.co.za office have had to forgo our weekly salads in favour of warmer grub. more »
13 May 2013 - wine.co.za
Come away with us!
The South African winelands are beautiful. Diverse, varied and flaunting an air of approachability, no wonder South Africa as a whole is rated so highly as a tourist destination.
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02 May 2013 - Shante Hutton, wine.co.za
5 best places and treats for your Mum on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day, 12th May, is fast approaching and we're offering you some inspiration and guidance on ways you can treat that ever-important woman in your life.

We've got ideas for foodies, for those who need a bit of TLC and for those who want some sparkle and pop. more »
25 April 2013 - La Motte
La Motte to sponsor promising Cape Wine Master Student Bongani Ndlovu
In support of the growth and development of people of colour in the South African wine industry, La Motte Wine Estate will be sponsoring Cape Wine Academy Diploma Graduate, Bongani Ndlovu, to further his studies to gain the prestigious Cape Wine Masters qualification. more »
22 April 2013 - La Motte
Pierneef à La Motte – Autumn menu release
The bounty of fruit from the gardens at La Motte has been a great source of inspiration to the Pierneef à La Motte kitchen and the summer menu featured sun-ripe fruit in a variety of ways, from bruléed figs with duck liver parfait as a starter, to Cape Fruit Sorbets on the dessert menu. more »
16 April 2013 - The 2013 Winter Sculpture Fair
The 2013 Winter Sculpture Fair - a day of art, Franschhoek food and wine, out in the countryside
The 2013 Winter Sculpture Fair presented by MasterCard is taking place on 4 and 5 May 2013 at the NIROX Sculpture Park near the Cradle of Humankind, just outside Johannesburg and Pretoria. more »
11 April 2013 - La Motte
2010 La Motte Shiraz released
La Motte has a keen appreciation of history and heritage – especially when it comes to wine. No surprise then, with its interesting and debated origin, Shiraz has become a focus point for the estate. more »
13 March 2013 - La Motte
La Motte Museum introduces exciting new exhibition: works from Cape Town Triennials
La Motte is very excited to announce the new contemporary exhibition in the La Motte Museum to be a selection of the very well-known and often-debated Cape Town Triennials, the most ambitious exhibition of contemporary South African art for its time, from 1982 to 1992. more »