The La Motte Nabot farm in the Walker Bay coastal region has been developed as an organic production operation, eliminating the use of pesticides and chemicals in winemaking. Nabot’s organically-grown grapes are reserved for the production of a Sauvignon Blanc wine that is a consistent award winner and of course absolutely delicious to drink.

However it is not only their range of La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blancs that are organic. The farm in Franschhoek produces vines as well as essential oils and these oils were certified organic by SGS South Africa on 28th Feb 2009. They harvest geranium oil, buchu, thyme, lavender and Cape snowbush used mostly in the perfume industry but you can also buy a few bottles for your own use when you visit the farm.

Disa orchids are cultivated on the farm in Franschhoek they have successfully cultivated new hybrids in specifically designed greenhouses, creating a rare explosion of colour. There are approximately 125 known species of disas and the best-known one is the disa uniflora. The sole pollinator of the disa uniflora is the majestic meneris tulbaghia or Mountain Pride butterfly. The best season to acquire disas from the farm is from mid-October until mid-February.