Summary: Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town is hosting its La Motte Wine Wisdom dinner on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R595 per person, the evening pairs a multi-course Indian-inspired menu with La Motte wines including MCC 2023, Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024, Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 and Reserve Collection Syrah 2022. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus are available.
Wine dinners are at their best when neither the plate nor the glass feels like an afterthought.
Bombay Brasserie is bringing the two together on 27 August 2026 with its latest Wine Wisdom evening, this time featuring La Motte.
Starting at 18:30, the experience takes guests through a carefully curated Indian-inspired menu alongside four La Motte wines. There are dedicated vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, both priced at R595 per person, so guests can follow the same wine journey with dishes tailored to their preference.
- The evening begins with table appointments of garden crudités, papadums and grape relish, followed by an amuse bouche of Bhuni Makai Ka Shorba, an Indian spiced corn soup finished with light cream, cilantro cream foam and mixed seed masala lavash. This opening course is paired with La Motte MCC 2023. The non-vegetarian appetisers include Bhatti spiced ostrich with smoked pineapple relish, Zafrani tiger prawns with saffron and cardamom, and Bengali chicken kheema chaap with Kasooni mustard aioli. Vegetarian guests receive Bhatti spiced avocado, Zafrani portobello mushroom, and Bengali beetroot chaap. These appetisers are paired with La Motte Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024.
- A guava and black salt sorbet gives the palate a quick reset before the sharing-style mains arrive.
- On the non-vegetarian menu, the main table includes Hyderabadi lamb pasanda, slow cooked in a nut and yoghurt gravy, plus Kacche Hare Mirch ka Murgh, chicken morsels cooked with mint, coriander and green chilli gravy. The vegetarian alternative features paneer pasanda and Kacche Hare Mirch ka Baingan, made with baby eggplant, mint, coriander and green chilli gravy.
- Both menus are accompanied by Dal Langarwali, Khushka Pulao and assorted Indian breads, with La Motte Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 poured alongside.
- Dessert then brings the evening home with gulab jamun cheesecake, honey glazed nuts and cardamom scented peach coulis, paired with La Motte Reserve Collection Syrah 2022.
At R595 per person, Wine Wisdom offers plenty to work through, from ostrich and saffron prawns to lamb pasanda, gulab jamun cheesecake and four distinctly different La Motte wines. Those choosing the vegetarian menu are not relegated to side-dish territory either, with a complete menu built specifically for the evening. Bookings can be made on +27 (0)21 819 2000 or by emailing restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com.
Quick details
- Event: La Motte Wine Wisdom
- Venue: Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town
- Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
- Time: 18:30
- Price: R595 per person
- Menus: Vegetarian and non-vegetarian
- Wine pairings: La Motte MCC 2023, Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024, Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 and Reserve Collection Syrah 2022
- Bookings: +27 (0)21 819 2000
- Email: restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
⇒ 1 Wale Street, Cnr Wale & St George’s Mall, Cape Town
FAQs
How much is the La Motte Wine Wisdom dinner at Bombay Brasserie?
The experience costs R595 per person.
When does the Wine Wisdom dinner take place?
It takes place on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 18:30.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes. Bombay Brasserie has created a complete vegetarian Wine Wisdom menu alongside the non-vegetarian menu.
Which La Motte wines are included?
The menu features MCC 2023, Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024, Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 and Reserve Collection Syrah 2022.
What is served for dessert?
Dessert is gulab jamun cheesecake with honey glazed nuts and cardamom scented peach coulis, paired with Reserve Collection Syrah 2022.
How can guests book?
Bookings can be made by calling +27 (0)21 819 2000 or emailing restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com.
