Expect a fresh interpretation to the acclaimed wine and food experience on Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate. With an eye on global culinary trends and embracing the signature modern focus of newly appointed executive chef, Eric Bulpitt, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant is shining a new light on heritage cuisine.

Since opening its doors in 2010, Pierneef à La Motte has been renowned for its exceptional cuisine, innovative wine experience and authentic Cape Winelands hospitality. “We are passionate about our heritage and in keeping with the international trend, the focus at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will stay on heritage cuisine and an authentic food experience. It is, however, time for a fresh interpretation and Chef Eric’s creativity and bold authenticity will introduce traditional cuisine to guests in a brand new way”, says La Motte CEO, Hein Koegelenberg.

Lunch at Pierneef à La Motte treats guests to a sophisticated à la carte menu within the restaurant’s elegant ambience, beautifully embraced by tranquil gardens. Chef Bulpitt’s selection of starters, mains and desserts changes with the season and the menu represents seasonal and sustainable, locally-sourced artisan ingredients. All dishes come with wine suggestions from an award-winning wine list offering both current and older vintages of La Motte, an interesting selection of other South African and international wines as well as an exceptional representation of Franschhoek Méthode Cap Classique wines.

The à la carte lunch is served inside the restaurant and on the water deck, from Tuesday to Sunday, 11h30 – 15h00. Reservations are recommended.

Welcoming guests to its culture of sharing, the Garden Menu is a brand new addition to the Pierneef à La Motte offering. Guests are invited to enjoy this more relaxed dining experience under the estate’s majestic oak trees during warmer weather, from October to Easter. Relish the calm garden ambience, enjoy a glass of wine and choose from an ever-changing seasonal menu of delicious sharing options.

Despite its more informal feel, the Garden Menu echoes the à la carte menu’s theme of modern heritage cuisine. Expect unique South African tastes such as flavoursome Cape curries, mosbolletjies, biltong, curry lamb kebabs, cinnamon pancakes and all those interesting combinations of sweet, sour and savoury, presented with Chef Eric’s innovative touch. The menu offers guests a selection of smaller plates to enjoy with La Motte wines.

Commencing in October 2018, the Garden Menu is served in the garden or on the Pierneef à La Motte stoep from Tuesday to Sunday, 11h00 – 17h00. (Last orders at 16h30). No Reservations.

With the delightful confectionery of the Farm Shopalways a temptation, the La Motte gardens also offer a beautiful opportunity to sit down with a glass of the estate’s award-winning Méthode Cap Classique, coffee or tea and a choice of delectable bakes.

The La Motte Farm Shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09h00 – 17h00.

The La Motte Wine and Food Tasting is one of the motivations behind the estate having been announced the winner an exceptional four times, in the Drinks International Wine Tourism Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. As part of the renewal in the restaurant, the menu for the La Motte Wine and Food Tasting has also seen a complete transformation.

The food pairings support the restaurant’s focus on modern heritage cuisine, curated with the input of Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche to complement the five La Motte wines in the tasting. The food tasters are delicately plated but still represent everyday flavours and tastes and will guide guests towards more reliable food-and-wine selections, with reference to weight and intensity, as well as the influence of the primary taste sensations. Presented by a well-informed Wine Ambassador, this Friday morning event is both educational and entertaining.

The La Motte Wine and Food Tasting takes place on Fridays at 10h00. R295 per person. Strictly by appointment only.

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