La Motte

08/09/2026

Join us for our first classical music concert of the season: Spring Awakening - Peter Martins (cello) & Megan- Geoffrey Price (piano) on 19 September.

A lively programme to echo the new life and energy of Spring in the Franschhoek Valley. Entitled Spring Awakening, this programme features short pieces by Popper, Piazzolla, Pärt, Casado and Saint-Saëns, sonatas by Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov and a Bach solo.

Guests are welcome to enjoy a glass of w**e and some light refreshments in the estate gardens between 17:00 and 18:00. The concert is presented from La Motte’s renovated Parshuis or Historic Red W**e Cellar and starts promptly at 18:00. Please note that seating is not reserved.

R350. Reservations on la-motte.com: https://la-motte.com/products/classical-music-concert-19-september-2026

Make the most of your visit to the Franschhoek Valley and stay for dinner at the estate’s L’Ami Family Brasserie, a short stroll away from the concert venue. A special concert and dinner package is available at R945 and entails a concert ticket as well as a three-course menu with a glass of w**e from the La Motte Classic Collection. (Other drinks and gratuity excluded). Bookings can be made via Dineplan or la-motte.com

06/09/2026

Have you seen the latest Food & Home Magazine? It is filled with the most beautiful local products promising to make life delicious. Two of those are the La Motte Estate EVOO and the La Motte barrel matured Balsamic Vinegar from Modena.

Tastemakers Lila Lerie, Zola Nene, Shawn Godfrey, Carey Erasmus and Georgia East judged and recommend their food favourites in the coveted F&H Gold awards. We are delighted to be awarded as best in class for both our Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Don’t miss the exceptional line-up of foodie favourites in the Spring edition.

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

☀️ The new spring issue of Food & Home is here!

Spring is officially served, and our latest issue is packed with everything you need to make the season delicious.

Inside, meet our Tastemakers – F&H Awards judges Lila Lerie, Zola Nene, Shawn Godfrey, Carey Erasmus and Georgia East – and discover who took home the coveted awards.

Plus, we’re turning up the heat with elevated Braai Day feasts, gorgeous spring inspiration and 40+ recipes made for long lunches, sunny days and easy entertaining.

Get your hands on a copy today!

03/09/2026

The eagerly anticipated JAN Franschhoek Season V kicks off tomorrow in the charming Veepos cottage on La Motte.

Culinary story telling at its best, the timing is ideal for Heritage Month celebrations.

Combining the nostalgia of a South African family table with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Michelin-star culinary innovation, the team responsible for this special, culinary experience on La Motte, is led by Chef Lara van Heerden.

Expect regional traditions, familiar flavours and local ingredients transformed to reflect the exciting context of modern global cuisine. Sourced and prepared with the utmost care and consideration, dishes are paired with the estate’s award-winning w**es and presented with mesmerizing flair.

Don't miss out on this exceptional food and w**e experience!

Wednesday to Saturday for Dinner / Sunday for Lunch.
Reservations are now open for the whole season, running until the end of April 2027. Click here to book: https://la-motte.com/pages/jan-franschhoek

01/09/2026

Today is Cap Classique Day! Join us as we celebrate the history and quality of local sparkling w**es made using the renowned traditional Méthode Champenoise.

Enjoy a special Choose Your Cup Cap Classique tasting in the La Motte Tasting Room showcasing the influence of your choice of stemware on the taste of the MCC in your glass. Do you prefer to sip from an elegant flute, love the charm of a coupe or like to keep up with trends and varietal-specific stemware? Taste the difference! R160 per person. During September, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

Celebrating at home? Don’t do it without the La Motte Reserve MCC! Get it from our tasting room or click here: https://bit.ly/4xbLdoI

Cap Classique Association

29/08/2026

We are so proud of the La Motte team for their exceptional performance in the South African Agricultural Awards announced yesterday at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across farming, agribusiness, and culinary arts while creating opportunities for skills development, training, and mentorship.

Best performing farm: La Motte
Best driver: Grant Visage
General Worker, 2nd place: Sheron Boonzaaier
Medium Management, 2nd place: Cloete Rossouw
Driver, 3rd place: April Dube
Irrigation specialist, 3rd place: Dansel Hansen