Love The Wine You're With

Thursday, 11 February, 2016
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Love is in the air and we can certainly feel the heat. If you still don't know what to do to celebrate your love this Valentine's Day, don't panic, check out what these wineries are doing and take your pick.

Nederburg

Until Saturday, 13 February, treat your loved one to a romantic a la carte lunch at The Red Table, or create memories with a picnic for two under the trees which costs R500 per couple. It includes delicious fresh salads, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, crackers and bread, grilled tiger prawns, asparagus spears wrapped with  Parma ham, tartlets, and finally, decadent chocolate brownies with strawberries, a bottle of Nederburg Première Cuvée Brut as well as still mineral water.

On Sunday, 14 February, the Red Table offers the ideal Valentine’s four-course menu, priced at R650 per couple and offered for lunch and dinner. Start with delicious salmon ceviche, watercress, radish and red onion salsa, followed by bacon-rolled chicken, goat’s cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach and toasted pine nuts.  Then enjoy the main dish of grilled beef fillet, baked parmesan baby potatoes, fine beans, young carrots and bone marrow jus. Seal the deal with caramel, dark and white chocolate tart, pistachio Turkish delight and fruit compote.

Boschendal

Couples are invited to celebrate the day of love at Boschendal with live music by romantic duo Palm Strings, who will entertain picnic visitors at the serviced Rhone Classic Picnic area from 12h00 - 15h00 on Sunday, 14 February 2016.

Executive Chef, Christiaan Campbell and his team will add a romantic twist to the picnic baskets, while the full range of Boschendal MCC bubbly will be available to add that extra bit of “l’amour” to your day. Cost: R520 per basket to share. Includes 10% service fee, but excludes beverages.

Lanzerac

You don't have to keep your love for only the 14th, celebrate the Weekend of Love in style at the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa with an intimate and romantic dinner for two on Saturday, 13th of February, at R420 per person. Included in your special evening is a complimentary welcome drink. Gorgeous views, gourmet food and superb estate wines. The perfect gift for that someone special.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek will be hosting two intimate Valentine’s Day events over the weekend of 13 and 14 February 2016.

With outdoor movies growing in popularity, this is the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a special screening of A Good Year, starring Russell Crowe, on Saturday, 13 February. Tickets cost R480 per couple and include the movie, a sumptuous picnic basket and a glass of L’Ormarins Brut MCC on arrival.

Treat that someone special to an unforgettable Valentine’s Day Brunch on Sunday, 14 February in the comfort of the stylish Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room. The cost is R180 per person and includes brunch, your choice of artisanal coffee and a glass of L’Ormarins Brut.


Say it with bubbles

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