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La Motte Wine Estate

R45, Main Street, Franschhoek, South Africa
+27(0)218763119
Ranked #5 of 25 attractions in Franschhoek
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Wineries
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

We made a reservation for eight and had a nice table. The menu was not really promising and so was the food. It was a sunny Sunday and lots of children were running around inside and outside which might be pleasant for the parents but not for guests who want to enjoy their lunch. But the wine was fine while... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Incredible food. Cheese soufle was out of this world! Amazing. Banana desert excellent.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very knowledgeable tasting guide; asks about what you like to help decide which wines you should try. I also had lunch in their restaurant -- good range of choices and what I had (twice baked cheddar souffle for starters, followed by warthog loin) was delicious. They also have a nice shop. Beautiful grounds.

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Rockville, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This winery was beautiful and had a cool shop and museum, but felt like it was a little too big and slightly pretentious. Very little explaining of wines - kind of felt like the grounds were supposed to "wow" you which meant the staff didn't need to do much else. If you like big wineries, then this is for you.... More

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No. California
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is a very pretty place and the service was very good. The wines were fairly good, but not quite as good as others to our taste. It is well worth a visit.

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Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Excellent wines, the art gallery is a must for art lovers. Even out of season when some of the other wine farms go into hibernation with poor service and lack of enthusiasm.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I loved drive way between the Vinyard. The first restaurant that I have being to in South Africa that served a nice portion of good quality South African Hake (Capensis). This is a fish caught off our coast and is mostly exported to European markets. They also have what they call the chefs table that you my book with a... More

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Shanghai
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

La Motte is the only vineyard we could visit during our short visit to Franschhoek. The estate was picture perfect and after wandering around for a while taking bunch of pictures, we filled our stomach with enough food in their resultant me and my wife ventured in to their tastefully decorated tasting room. We were offered to taste 6 of... More

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Heerhugowaard
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We did some wine tasting at La Motte during our trip to Franschhoek. The estate is very beautiful. We were a bit late so we could not do the full tasting, but they let us taste three wines for free. Very professional people and a nice ambiance.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Beautiful setting...menu looked great..had had a big brekky so ddi not eat here

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