La Motte Wine Estate

Most beautiful Wine Farm in the World! Attention to detail. Art lover inspired!

The L'Ami restaurant has reopened recently. We regularly ate at the previous restaurant. The new ambiance is lovely, but unfortunately, it's not a real upgrade from the previous one. The food is still delicious. La Motte offers a wonderful atmosphere with its restaurant, wine tasting, and bistro and bakery. There's also an art gallery, although it was larger before the renovation. All in all, a must-see when visiting Franschhoek.

What an incredibly different gastronomic feast we were dealt. As an ex chef, this was a tasting I was looking forward to for months. The venue for our feast with newly acquired friends was La Motte Wine Farm, although we were whisked away in a 1970s refurbished Kombi to a historic 300 year old manor house just down the road from our meeting point. I've been fortunate enough to have wined and dined in some luxurious places in my life such as Gary Rhodes' 24 in London and Jamie Lovers Fifteen in Cornwall but tonight was something special. Our secret location was Jan Franshoek Veepos, not open to the general public but only via bookings many months prior due to popularity. The meeting point at the farm was a sight to behold, long scaped tree lined road to the manor house and friendly staff greetings with La Motte Cap Classique 2023, refreshingly cold in the early evening heat. Our first canapé was Biltong Lamington, smoked tomato consommé with fynbos, walnut, green fig and boerenkass mousse. Just a sumptuous prelude for what was to come. After greeting our newly acquired friends for the evening and the fun drive to our secret location, we were greeted by very friendly staff washing our hands in warm lavender water in the lavender fields, amazing! ❤️ A refreshing palate cleanser of fresh juice perfectly prepared us for a sumptuous evening of food and wine pairing that ended in friends being made worldwide, or in this instance, table wide. There's something to be said about grouping a bunch of people in a communal setting. There is way too much to be typed up into this review of what we had but suffice to say it was an evening of epic proportions or should that be portions accompanied by fine wines, cold and hot foods, meats and greens and exceptional wine Ending off our evening with Moerkoffie and a fun thrilled Kombi ride back to our respective mode of transports was saddened only by having to say goodbye to our new friends from across the globe. What an evening for this socially awkward tattooed geek.

We have arrived in paradise! This was our first winery on our trip and ultimately the best. The wine tasting for very little money was not only top notch and the wines delicious, the sommelier was simply fantastic. She described the wines with so much detail and joy that you immediately knew she loved her job. The winery is beautifully laid out, the garden and the flowers are wonderful. We felt very comfortable.

Every visit to La Motte feels as magical as the first! The lush outdoor spaces, stunning art gallery, and charming shops create a perfect atmosphere. The staff are lovely, the wine tasting is delightful, and the bakery pastries are a must-try, however the restaurant is best for bigger meals. A wonderful destination that always impresses! ❤️

Wonderful winery with great restaurants, the renovation has done the buildings good. Super friendly staff, great wine tasting and really delicious food!

Among the most eclectic wine estates in South Africa. The hiking trail is worth the effort, but wear good shoes, some parts are not so easy.

I was looking forward to revisiting La Motte after their nearly two-year refurbishment and was not disappointed. It is magnificent. They have captured perfectly the blend between traditional architecture / building style and modern clean functionality, with a beautiful mix of wood, metal, stone and white walls. What impressed me the most was firstly, the overall vision and ambition - the way the landscape, forest, gardens and vines come together with the buildings to form a whole. As an example, see the vistas stretching through the buildings via huge doorways and enormous sliding glass doors. Secondly, the attention to detail, evident everywhere. For example look up and see the etched ceiling of the walkways. The care taken to build around trees and incorporate them. The beauty of the gardens. And of course the stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains. It is a triumph and makes you feel joyous just to be there.

The surrounding were beautiful and there seems to be great places to try the food. Wine wa nice and fresh

Amazing! The wine is just divine, thank you for this experience

Tasting inside with two slices of bread. No platter or pairing offered. The farm is currently under renovation and therefore little open space. The 5km walk around the estate with a beautiful view of the valley costs R90 pp but is worth it.

Very warm welcome, very cozy. Great time. Less expensive and more complete than some of the better-known wineries.

A charming setting for a tasting with all the comfort seated around a table. We had taken the formula of the 4 Premium wines and frankly they are very good wines!

Beautiful place! Excellent service! I tried good wines at the winery, a great place to have lunch and spend the day.

Sensational! We were extremely well received. The food was sensational and spectacularly presented. The price is quite steep, probably one of the most expensive dinners in the region.

Delicious lunch accompanied by wonderful wines! All the dishes were surprising and delicious! Impeccable service. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere and a beautiful view through the window. I recommend it!

Great winery... a great idea... taste the wine and then buy one or two bottles... tasting starts at 0800... Great service and a good restaurant on site. Easy access to Wine Land... don't miss it. A spectacular view of the mountains.

We came in the evening to eat the 5-course tasting menu at a very good price. Of the 5 options for starters and main courses, they always have a vegetarian option (and even a vegan one, like the dessert). Very good service. All the dishes were inventive, delicious, good and bigger than I expected. Good selection of breads too. I have to say that I lost count of the dishes, because there were more than five. Everything was perfect, so I look forward to coming back next time.

Good morning, do you have a representative in Brazil or are you looking for someone to represent you here? I have never worked with wines, but I am 55 years old and have 30 years of sales experience.