There’s something magical about a Franschhoek Wine & Food Pairing Experience. Not only has Franschhoek often been considered as Cape Town’s gourmet food capital, La Motte has been awarded the Drinks International Best Wine & Food Matching Experience for an unprecedented five times!
Franschhoek Wine & Food Pairing at La Motte
This remarkable pairing of five La Motte wines with five tastings of cuisine by the Pierneef à La Motte Kitchen is educational and entertaining. The food is presented as a modern interpretation of authentic South African heritage cuisine and the exceptional wine pairings are the result of Chef Eric Bulpitt’s close cooperation with Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche.
Presented by a Wine Tasting Ambassador in the elegant Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, the delicately plated tasters still represent everyday flavours and tastes, aiming at guiding guide guests towards more reliable future food and wine selections.
- The La Motte Wine & Food Pairing is presented on Fridays at 10:30
- Cost: R325
- Reservations are essential and have to be made online at least 24 hours in advance.
Varietal Glass-Specific Tasting
A new addition to the estate’s wine tasting line-up comes in the form of a Varietal glass-specific tasting. Hosted by one of the knowledgeable La Motte Wine Tasting Ambassadors, guest will be seated in a private wine tasting area and guided through an informative tasting, showcasing varietal characteristics at its best. Taste five La Motte wines, comparing each varietal between a control glass and the varietal-specific Riedel stemware, specifically designed to best express the characteristics, bouquet and flavours of the specific grape variety.
- The Varietal-specific tasting is presented on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30.
- Cost: R250 per person
- Reservations are essential and have to be made online at least 24 hours in advance.
Vinoteque Tasting
La Motte’s Vinoteque Tasting gives wine lovers and those who enjoy older vintages, the unique opportunity of tasting well-matured wines, aged in near to perfect conditions in the estate Vinoteque. Hosted in an exclusive wine tasting area, guests can explore the history and evolution of La Motte wines at the hand of this innovative and informative session, presented by one of the estate’s passionate Wine Tasting Ambassadors.
- The Vinoteque tasting is presented on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30
- Cost: R250
- Reservations are essential and have to be made online at least 24 hours in advance.
Current Vintage Tasting / Groups / Cellar Tours
Current Vintage Tastings hosted in the elegant Wine Tasting Room, share the latest vintage releases of the La Motte as well as Pierneef wine collections. Guests also have the option to try the estate’s limited releases such as the acclaimed Hanneli R, the delightful La Motte Méthode Classique and Straw wine made from Viognier.
The La Motte Current Vintage Tasting is available from Monday to Saturday, 09:00 – 17:00
Reservations are recommended, but not essential. Contact the La Motte Tasting Room for group bookings or cellar tours. T 021 876 8820 or E tasting@la-motte.co.za. Visit: https://www.la-motte.com/
- Current Vintage Tasting: R60
- Cellar Tour: R50
- Group Tastings: R70
Limited Release Tasting (3 wines): R120 / Only Hanneli R: R80 / Only La Motte MCC: R30 / Only La Motte Straw wine: R30
