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www.la-motte.com<br />
Established in 1695, La Motte is situated in South Africa’s<br />
picturesque Franschhoek Valley. In 1970 the industrialist Dr<br />
Anton Rupert bought the property with the aim of establishing<br />
a premium wine-producing enterprise. The vineyards were<br />
progressively replanted with noble cultivars, and an<br />
impressive modern cellar complex was built reflecting the<br />
innovative spirit.<br />
The estate is now owned by Dr Rupert’s daughter, Hanneli,<br />
who is one of South Africa’s leading mezzo-sopranos. The<br />
wine-making team is headed by her husband Hein<br />
Koegelenberg, assisted by viticulturist Pietie le Roux and cellar<br />
master Edmund Terblanche with his new assistant Werner<br />
Geldenhuys.<br />
Since the arrival of Edmund, which coincided with the<br />
decision to de-classsify La Motte as an estate wine, new<br />
sources of fruit from regions such as Darling, Durbanville, Bot<br />
River and Elim, combined with newer plantings at La Motte,<br />
have pushed the whole La Motte range to a new, higher level<br />
of richness and excitement. One of the oldest wineries in<br />
South Africa is now fighting with the newcomers to be one of<br />
the producers to watch for the South African cognoscenti.<br />
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Tel: 01883 731173 Fax: 01883 731174 email: info@raisin-social.com Website: www.raisin-social.com
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