Every year in August we make the most of Syrah to enjoy the last stretch of winter. Rather than only celebrating this versatile variety on its National Day (21 August), we find ways to make it part of our experiences in every way we can.
How Syrah adapts to terroir, how beautifully it blends and matures, and its exceptional versatility as a dinner partner make it an obvious choice for wine farmers, winemakers and wine drinkers.
Choose your favourite from our selection of Syrah wines online, visit us at La Motte to experience Syrah in a variety of winter-winelands-ways and don’t forget to sign up to the La Motte Collector’s Club for a thoughtfully curated seasonal selection of wines, delivered to your door.
Taste the influence of vineyards and vintages
Relax in front of our Tasting Room fireplace or make the most of sunny days on the veranda.
Enjoy our 2024 Reserve Syrah, a sensational example of how the spicy, perfumed character of cool-climate Elim Syrah complements Franschhoek’s creamy texture and red fruit. Also try our Pierneef Atelier Syrah Viognier, the flagship Hanneli R Rhône-style blend and a special vintage from the Rupert Vinoteque on the estate.
During August, from Monday to Sunday, 09h00 – 17h00. R200.
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Find joy in beauty on Women's Day
Beauty brings joy. Even when it is just an informal posy in a pot, a balmy spot on a winter’s day or perhaps a lovely touch to your table to celebrate a special occasion.
Whether you are sharing, entertaining or just want to treat yourself to a joyful moment, make sure to add beauty to your August.
Visit the Farm Shop to explore an exceptional selection of lifestyle ideas and gifting options.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 09h00 – 17h00.
Winter flavours at L'Ami
Winter in the Winelands is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful food and wine.
Enjoy a warming Winter Menu at L’Ami Family Brasserie. Choose a two- or three-course meal, including a glass of wine from our Reserve Collection with both starter and main.
There are also two exceptional Syrah and steak combos: our newly released 2024 Reserve Syrah and a fillet with either a gutsy peppercorn sauce or classic Beurre Bordelaise.
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Warming tastes at home
One of Syrah’s best-known characteristics is its versatility on the dinner table.
Try a delicious recipe at home when you open a bottle of our Reserve Syrah.
- Café de Paris butter on sirloin – a classic partner to elegant Syrah.
- Fennel and paprika spiced lamb chops – complementing Syrah’s spicy notes.
- Chicken Marbella – balancing Syrah’s fruity nuances to perfection.
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Among the Trees
Without summer's foliage and soft greens, winter's stripped landscape gives us the opportunity to explore and enjoy the unexpected beauty of the season – the curvilinear gables and elegant symmetry of winelands' architecture as well as the often-hidden qualities and rhythms of winter taking place among the trees.
"Among the Trees", the current art exhibition in the La Motte Ateljee, uses the interval between winter and spring as its point of departure, bringing together a group of South African artists across various disciplines.
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Art-inspired and involved
Experience the "Among the Trees" exhibition through a series of exciting workshops and interdisciplinary collaborations that explore alternative ways, such as taste and sound, to encounter the landscape. Local artists whose work is on show present these engaging sessions.
- 29-30 August: Paper Cutting and Collage with Catherine Holtzhausen
- 19 September: Botanical Textile Painting with Dayna-Gay Tate
- 10-11 October: Botanical Cushion Embroidery with Starry Eve Collett
- 16 October: Watercolour Painting with Claudia Faber
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