Cabernet Sauvignon

Thanks to its prominent minerality, firm tannins and flavourful intensity, this wine is a classic partner to lamb and beef. Also a natural choice with most other types of red meat, it works well with pork, venison, marinated steaks, rare beef and wintery stews such as a stroganoff. It enjoys the earthiness of root vegetables like beetroot, the herby fragrance of rosemary and thyme, the sweet smokiness of charred onions and of course, the umami of mushrooms.

All vineyards are trellised and established in the first prominent hills, about 7km from the False Bay coastline. Soils is a combination of weathered granite and shale with some spots of coffee stone gravel. The soil is well-drained while maintaining good water holding capacity. Sustainable farming practices include vineyard management to ensure proper aeration and sufficient light. Destalking and sorting are done in the vineyard.

The wine was matured for 24 months in 300-litre French oak barrels - 50% new and 50% second fill. The various Cabernet Sauvignon batches were blended and filtered before being bottled in August 2022.

Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destalked and then fermented in stainless steel tanks a with pump-overs twice a day. Pressing and barreling happened three weeks later.

La Motte is a Franschhoek wine estate with a long-standing reputation for classic South African wines and Cape heritage. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah and elegant red blends, the estate combines Franschhoek character with a polished, food-friendly style.