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La Motte’s approach to quality reaches beyond the production of world-class wines. On this historical farm bordering the Franschhoek River, a fine balance is maintained between the noble art of wine-making and the pursuit of those values that exemplify a culture of quality.
A gentle climate prevails in the valley, where early morning mists cover the vineyards and cooling summer breezes provide perfect conditions for slow ripening of the grapes, allowing excellent fruit concentration and richly nuanced varietal aromas.
The unique charm of La Motte’s wines comes from the character bestowed upon them by particular soil types, a moderate climate as well as a team of dedicated experts who keep ahead of international viticultural and vinicultural practices.
La Motte’s cellars are the ‘ateliers’ where the art of turning the fruits of the vineyards into the finest wines is performed. Here, traditional methods are blended with modern science in shaping creations renowned for their consistency.
Wine-maker Edmund Terblanche, also qualified in nature conservation, has the greatest respect for terroir and the habitat of the vine. “Select the vineyards with care and the wine will make itself. The secret lies in the balance. A fine balance between foliage and yield creates the fruits we desire. A fine balance between structure, fruit and wood creates the wines we want to make.”
The first priority is to make the best of what nature gives. Each season makes its own wine in the vineyard and each vineyard makes a different wine. The challenge is to meet the uncompromising standards of La Motte.
This is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine, made from the second production of grapes from one vineyard in the Walker Bay area close to the town Bot River. It forms part of the ultra premium range which is a tribute to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957), famous for his mastership in portraying the unadorned beauty of the South African landscape and its architecture. Each new release in the range reflects a different piece of Pierneef art on its label.
The wine has intense tropical flavours of passion fruit and melon. There are also scents of 'fynbos', the natural vegetation on the farm. On the palate there are lime and gooseberry flavours, with a fresh, mineral finish.
A refreshing aperitif and perfect with salads, sea foods, sea food pasta and spicy foods such as Chinese and Thai dishes.
Jean’s Thoughts
An unusual robust sauvignon blanc, full fruit flavors but also very delicate on the palate. Definitely a food wine. The story of this organic wine is worth telling a few friends but tasting it is worth telling every one!
Brendon’s Thoughts
This sauvignon blanc is pure class ... indicative of the artist that it is named after. It's tropical flavour and crisp structure is sure to get you drinking plenty of it this summer. Cheers!
At Caveau: R 150.00 per bottle
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