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Franschhoek Valley, South Africa: La Motte Wine Estate

La Motte Wine Estate is a family-owned wine estate in the Franschhoek Valley near Cape Town, South Africa. The 2012 South African winner of “The Great Wine Capitals of the World’s Best-of-Wine Tourism competition,” the estate consists of a wine-tasting facility, restaurant, courtyard where people can sit on sofas and children can play, a farm shop, and a museum. The La Motte museum introduces visitors to its history and activities, while sharing a special private collection of artwork and contemporary exhibitions. That history and architecture are as important to the owners as sustainable farming is evident from the historic buildings and gardens on the farm.

La Motte is committed ...

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