Tuesday 14th February. Valentine’s Day in the Winelands… (venues in alphabetical order)
Abingdon Estate, Durban. Cost: R140 per person. KwaZulu Natal’s only boutique wine estate is offering a delicious picnic in the vineyards under the oak trees for Valentine’s Day. On arrival guests can enjoy a wine tasting, thereafter couples can choose their favourite bottle of wine to add to their picnic basket. Picnics include Italian meats, assorted cheeses, olives, hummus, scotch eggs, stuffed chicken, onion marmalade, figs, their famous homemade bread and chocolate brownies. Picnic baskets and rugs provided. For reservations contact Jane 083 463 8503 or email jane@abingdonestate.co.za. Visit http://www.abingdonestate.co.za for more information.
Allée Bleue, Franschhoek. Cost: Chic-nic is R145 per person, Stick-nic is R45 per child. Valentine’s Day for parents! Sometimes it’s hard for parents to find the time and energy, and babysitters!, to go out in the evening, so why not celebrate February 14th with a decadent and romantic picnic lunch instead? Allée Bleue’s famous Chic-nic offers everything you need with delicious home cooked food served in the most luxurious way on brightly-coloured table cloths, comfy tables and chairs. And if you want to make it a family affair, then the ‘Stick-nic’ picnics, child-friendly food wrapped in a checked cloth and slung onto a stick to make adventurous eating fun!, are proving to be a massive hit with the youngsters. To book phone, 021 874 1021/2/3 or email info@alleebleue.com
Barristers, Main St, Newlands. Two Valentines’ Days in 2012? With 2012 being a leap year, we thought we’d have an extra Valentines’ Day at Barristers this year! So in normal Barristers style, we will be offering you the chance of enjoying our wonderful Valentine’s Menu on Tuesday 14th February and again on Wednesday 15th February. This will give all those whose Tuesday Valentines’ date didn’t quite work out, the option of either making up on Wednesday or in extreme cases inviting someone else to a second Valentines Dinner! It’s called “Make-up Day” at Barristers and we’re not limiting it to an intimate dinner for two; why not book a whole table and bring a few friends along as well. That way all the pressure is off and who knows you might find your true Valentine sitting opposite your soon to be ex-best friend! R180 for a three course meal including teas and coffees and a free Peroni and a free glass of Clouds Pink! Visit our web site for details. www.barristersgrill.co.za
BISTRO SIXTEEN82. LONG TABLE OF FRIENDS FEAST TO BE DISHED UP ON VALENTINE’S DAY. Steenberg’s cellar door restaurant, Bistro Sixteen82, will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, with a quirky event to create a refreshing twist to this day of celebration - traditionally reserved for romantic couples only. Chef Brad Ball will present a Tapas Long Table of Friends to cater for single guests and their friends, to seat a total of 20 diners at two sittings (17h30 and 18h30). This relaxed, early-evening rendezvous of great conversation and gourmet cuisine in a glorious vineyards setting is offered at R200 per person, including a glass of Steenberg 1682 ‘bubbly’. Bookings for the Valentine’s Day Tapas Long Table of Friends should be made in advance, as seating is limited. Phone 021 713 2211 or email Reservations@bistro1682.co.za. With tapas being the world’s most social eating style, there will be plenty of opportunity for diners to chat and meet new friends, sharing this culinary experience which has earned this chef the reputation of serving the ‘tastiest tapas in town’. Says Ball: ‘Valentine’s Day is a special day, and there is no reason why it shouldn’t also be celebrated by single people, raising a glass to their love of life. The Idea is to create a happy occasion with absolutely no romantic overtones for unattached folk who love dining out, and who would like to spend an evening of laughter and fun in the company of their friends and other like-minded people.’ With attentive waitrons serving irresistible tapas platters throughout the evening, this is an opportunity for diners with a penchant for tapas, to taste their way through Ball’s new traditional Spanish Tapas Menu. Guests may look forward to superb fare which celebrates the true origins of tapas, with mouth-watering dishes such as the Pollo a la Plancha, a dish of grilled chicken thighs in a tangy harissa and lemon sauce; and Solomillo a la Trinchado, tender Chalmar beef fillet in a red wine and chilli sauce; to tempt the palate. Dishes will include delicious meat free options too, such as Papas Con Romero, a blend of crushed new potatoes with garlic and rosemary; and Jamón y Queso, a serving of Puglia mozzarella with prosciutto and caper berries. Always a ‘hot’ favourite is Ball’s signature standard Gambas Pil Pil (shelled tiger prawns smothered in a delicious garlic and chilli oil), which remains on the menu by popular demand. To round off this perfect occasion, a selection of melt-in-the-mouth desserts will be served in true tapas style. Steenberg offers an impressive range of wines, and a variety of cultivars and styles feature on the wine list, with many available by the glass to complement every dish. Steenberg/Bistro Sixteen82. 021 713 2211. Reservations@bistro1682.co.za. Follow on @SteenbergHotel
Buitenverwachting Restaurant, Constantia. Spoil your loved one on Valentine’s Day Spotlight on romance... a magical evening guaranteed... Bubbly on arrival (under the stars). A rose for the ladies. A Sacher Schnitte to take home. A delectable menu to titillate the senses awaits... 3 course R325 with paired wines add R125 course R495 with paired wines add R195. 021 794 3522 Email: restaurant@buitenverwachting.com | Website: www.buitenverwachting.co.za
Cuvée restaurant, Simonsig Wine Estate Tempt your senses with Cuvée’s Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Day menu. When love is in the air, Simonsig Wine Estate’s popular Cuvée restaurant is the perfect place to treat that extra special person in your life with their special Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Day menu and their luscious Brut Rosé Cap Classique. Cuveé’s exquisite Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Menu is a delicious five course affair; tantalizing your senses form the very first bite of delectable figs with honey and ricotta followed by a tempting white gazpacho of almonds and green grapes. The fish course is spiced up with an avocado and red onion salsa and tempura spring onion drenched in chilli palm sugar. Meat lovers can indulge in the herb crusted fillet on grilled polenta. End your love affair with food with the seductive rich chocolate triangle with mint ice-cream and ginger sauce. Cuvée’s Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Dinner costs R350 per person, includes a complimentary glass of Simonsig Brut Rosé Cap Classique and starts at 19h00 on Tuesday, 14 February. Vegetarian options are available on request. Bookings for this memorable evening under the oaks are essential. Contact Cuvée restaurant at 021 888 4932 or send an email to cuvee@simonsig.co.za to reserve your special table. Simonsig Wine Estate is located outside Stellenbosch, on the Kromme Rhee road between the R44 and R304.
Diemersdal Wine Estate, Durbanville. Cost: R280 per couple, includes a bottle of wine and 2 branded glasses, Enjoy a gourmet picnic basket for two whilst admiring the sunset overlooking the vineyards. Soft romantic music will set the ambiance for a romantic evening. Bookings are essential. Bookings and pre-payment to be made on/before 10 February. For reservations contact Pierre-Benn on 021 976 3361 or email info@diemersdal.co.za.
Doolhof, Wellington. 12th February – Cost: R180 per couple. This year Doolhof has created a picnic basket for 2 that includes a free bottle of 2011 Cape Robin Rosé. All couples visiting the farm on February 14 can enjoy a free wine tasting. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy a 10km walk through the vineyards. Doolhof, which is known for its mysterious hills and vales, is also home to many small mammals, including buck, porcupine, baboons and even leopard. Limited baskets are available and will be available upon prior reservation. Bookings can be made with Susan Smit at wine@doolhof.com or 021 873 6911.
Eikendal, Stellenbosch, 18h00 until midnight. Cost: R40 per couple. Enjoy Valentine’s Day with your own picnic at the beautiful estate of Eikendal. Bring your own picnic basket and blanket and watch the sun go down over the water’s edge. Eikendal will supply the wine at special prices, play soft music and create a great ambiance overall! To book email info@eikendal.co.za.
Jordan Winery, Stellenbosch offers the perfect setting to enjoy an enchanting Valentine’s Day. Visit us during the day or stay for sundowners. Open from 09h00, gates close at 19h00 (BOOKING ESSENTIAL). Option 1: R200. 2 branded Jordan glasses, a branded Jordan ice bag and a bottle of chilled Chameleon Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and two sweet delights of Chocolate Mousse with berries from Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine, and a red rose. (Bring your own picnic blanket and umbrella for our lawns). Option 2: R300. 2 branded Jordan glasses, a branded Jordan ice bag and a bottle of chilled Chameleon Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and a picnic basket which includes breads, cheeses, cold meats, dips and two sweet delights of chocolate mousse with berries, and a red rose. (Bring your own picnic blanket and umbrella for our lawns). Contact Chandrè on 021 881 3441 or admin@jordanwines.com for reservations and any further information. Reservations close on Friday, 10th February.
Kleine Draken, Paarl. Cost: R150 per person. Kleine Draken are offering a Superior Picnic Basket for Valentine’s lunch, that comes with a free glass of Vin Doux, Sweet Sparkling . What will you find in this picnic basket? You will enjoy bagels, caramelised onion spread, spinach & feta quiche, tuna salad, smoked salmon trout, fried fish strips & pickled cucumbers, cheese & crackers, Millionaire biscuit and fresh fruit salad. Picnic Baskets must be booked and fully paid for in advance by Friday,10 February. All Food & Wines are Kosher on the Farm. The farm is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For bookings and more info visit: www.kleinedraken.co.za.
To celebrate the month of love all ladies visiting the Laborie Lazy Days Market on Saturday, 11 February will receive a delicious glass of Laborie Méthode Cap Classique to sip and savour whilst leisurely browsing the stalls or simply relax and unwind on the immaculate and sprawling lawns. The popular lifestyle market takes place every Saturday from 09h00 until 14h00, offering visitors an exciting and varied selection of lifestyle goods. These include freshly baked breads, coffee, cheese, olives, honey, charcuterie and other exciting fresh local produce exhibitors. Although the primary focus is food, there promises to be something for everyone, from mouth watering food stalls to arts and craft stalls, as well as ample kiddies’ entertainment. The market has been up and running for a year now, and as such Laborie has gained popularity as the ideal meeting place in Paarl. Known as the ‘neighbourhood farm in the centre of Paarl’, it is the perfect opportunity for family and friends to enjoy a Saturday morning in a scenic and relaxed setting. Should you wish to spoil your loved one on the actual date then look no further than the recently launched Harvest At Laborie restaurant, headed up by highly acclaimed chef Matthew Gordon. A special menu, at R245 per person, has been conceptualised for Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February, which includes a modern day Prawn cocktail for starters, delicious grilled free range Karoo rump for mains and a choice of warm, soft chocolate tart or raspberry Parfait for dessert. A vegetarian starter and main is also available. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade Belgian chocolates end off the perfect romantic dinner. Contact Yolanda Prinsloo at the restaurant on 021 807 3095 or yolanda@laboriewines.co.za to make your reservation. Laborie produces some of the best Méthode Cap Classique bubblies; an array of award-winning wines as well as an estate brandy. Visitors can stay overnight in the tranquil guest house or enjoy a delicious meal at the recently launched Harvest at Laborie. For more information visit www.laboriewines.co.za or join our Facebook page for regular updates.
Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards will celebrate Valentine’s Day with culinary feasts served at its two superb restaurants located in the romantic setting of this working wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley. A delicious 3-Course Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu (R280 per person) will be on offer from Tuesday 14 February (Valentine’s Day) until Sunday 19 February, in the seductive setting of award-winning fine dining restaurant Mange Tout, with its wrap-around views of the valley. At the more informal Country Kitchen, a choice of tasty temptations will be available from a special Valentine’s Day Menu (R180 per person), available for lunch or dinner on 14 February, and also for lunch until 19 February. Here couples may revel in an intimate dining experience on the sunny garden terrace, and toast their love with a glass of one of Mont Rochelle’s own fine wines. Mange Tout Chef Makhi Maki has created a Valentine’s Day Dinner brimming with irresistible gastronomic temptations designed to melt the heart. Starting with the Panfried Quail marinated in Chermoula, with roasted capsicum and spring onion gel; followed by a refreshing Strawberry Sorbet; and a deliciously delicate serving of Salmon marinated in Teriyaki sauce with ponzu, yuzu, and pickled ginger; this taste sensation ends with a wickedly indulgent Crème Brûlée with layers of strawberry, vanilla and chantilly. At the Country Kitchen Chef Joslin Hawker will be serving up a medley of mouth-watering dishes featuring traditional ‘foods of love’, including starter options such as the Summer White Gazpacho with oysters; and decadent dessert creations that include Strawberry and Champagne Cheesecake and Coulis. Diners are spoiled for choice with main courses ranging from Karoo Lamb Chops Crepinette with butternut puree, frozen pea and mint cream, and pomegranate sauce; to a Cauliflower Risotto, with tomato coulis and broken parmesan, as a vegetarian option. Known as one of the Western Cape’s top dining destinations, Mont Rochelle offers a multi-sensory experience in a magical vineyards setting, making it the ideal choice for a romantic occasion of any kind. Booking is essential for Valentine’s Day events at both restaurants. Reservations: Tel + 27 21 876 2770 or click here to book info@montrochelle.co.za . Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards. www.montrochelle.co.za Tel: +27 21 876 2770. Email: info@montrochelle.co.za Follow on @MontRochelleH
11th - 13th February. Noble Hill Wine Estate, Paarl. Cost: R295 per couple, and R45 per child, Chill with your special someone on the lawn and enjoy delicious treats packed into a wicker picnic basket with linens and cutlery. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and a special Valentine's Day treat in each basket. Choose between the Classic Basket, meat & cheese platter, salmon platter, chicken mushroom peppadew salad, pasta salad, seasonal salad, olives, bread, biscuits, chips, & dessert, , or the Garden Basket that is suitable for vegetarians, cheese platter, Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, couscous, pesto dip, spanakopitas, seasonal vegetables, mushroom peppadew salad, pasta salad, seasonal salad, olives, bread, biscuits, chips, & dessert . If you are enjoying your Valentine’s Day with your kiddies they can get their own Kids Basket that has a sandwich or hotdog, yoghurt, chips and a juice. Advanced booking is required. Bookings can be made at www.cosecharestaurant.com.
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN LOOKS FORWARD TO A ROMANCE FILLED FEBRUARY. A chance for Romantic Getaways, intimate Gourmet Meals à deux, Spa Spoils and memories in the making at a time for reconnecting with your significant other, for thoughtful gestures, and for remembering the uplifting magic of love. At One&Only Cape Town the entire month of February will be focused on romance, encouraging guests to take time out of their daily lives to escape to a place where every care is taken care of, where every element – from the spacious rooms to the gourmet menu offerings, V&A Waterfront location and spa spoils are of the five-star uniquely One&Only variety. Guests have the option of checking into any of the spacious suites at this luxe Waterfront hotel or perhaps a night at The One penthouse is one for the cards? This expansive penthouse with its four bedrooms, baby grand, various outdoor terraces and a pool boasts the best view in the house. An evening here starts at R95 000 a night - for some true love has no price tag. Valentine’s Day is a much-loved day for proposals and at One&Only Cape Town there is a seemingly endless choice of innovative and romantic ways to pop the question. From the decadence of a Champagne sunset cruise on the hotel’s private yacht, to a private proposal at The One, the resort’s exclusive penthouse, a Spa Couples Suite package, a private table for two at the outdoor Yoga Pavilion, a romantic turndown including Champagne and the cutest ‘Word Scramble’ cupcake surprise where individually lettered sweet bakes unveil the very important question. One&Only Cape Town will ensure the couple in question enjoy this magical moment of a lifetime.
A visit to One&Only Spa is an option for any guest but for those with rest, relaxation and romance on their minds, it’s a must. The Afro-Zen designed spa, awarded the prestigious SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award for Best Spa in Africa in 2011 plays host to 12 treatment rooms and a large menu of spa spoils suitable for both individuals and for couples. Why not try • A Bastien Gonzalez manicure or pedicure (or both) – recognized worldwide as the ultimate foot and hand treatments and is exclusive to One&Only Cape Town • A duo treatment of your choice (This is the perfect pre-romantic dinner treat) • A private outdoor treatment for two in the yoga pavilion in the Spa Garden • A gift voucher from One&Only Spa - an equally thoughtful way to spoil your significant other. Romantic Spa Spoils this Summer with One & Only Love. Whether with your loved one, best friend or just a get together... this is the perfect way to say I LOVE YOU! YOUR 3 HOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: 60 min ESPA Brightening Facial OR 60 mm ESPA Unwind Massage, 60 min Bastien Gonzales Manicure, 60 min use at the Thermal Suite including Steam Room, Sauna, Vitality Pool, Ice Fountain and Experience Showers ALSO INCLUDES A glass of sparkling wine per person and decadent home made chocolates. Enjoy this treat in separate treatment rooms or in the Couple's Suite. One & Only Spa. Valid for February and March 2012 for R975 per person. See more here
Overgaauw Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, starts at 19h00, movie at 20h30. Cost: R275 per couple, picnic and a bottle of wine included, Join Overgaauw for their Valentine’s Midnight Moonlight Picnic and Movie. Laze back on your blanket and treat your Valentine to a picnic while watching the romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ on the big screen in the garden. Bring your own glasses, blanket, cushions and a candle/lamp if you want. Popcorn and soft drinks available. For Reservations phone 021 881 3815 or email reservations@overgaauw.co.za.
Overhex Wines International, Worcester, 11th February. Cost: R150 per person, includes picnic basket, Overhex Wines is celebrating Valentine’s Day in style with local music sensation, Manouche and their amazing Gypsy Jazz sounds for an evening under the stars. Wine will be for sale and booking is essential. For more information, contact Ilze Marais on, 023, 347-5021 or email functions@overhex.co.za.
Pepper Club on the Beach, Camps Bay. Love on The Beach. 19h30 for 20h00. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! Tel 021 438 3174 or functionspcob@pepperclub.co.za
The Roundhouse, Kloof Rd, Camps Bay. Complete the picture and start your Valentine's Day celebration with a romantic sunset for two on the Rumbullion lawns. Come and create the perfect memory with your loved one in a spectacular setting with breathtaking views, surrounded by the forests of The Glen. Share our delicious pizzas and a bottle of chilled bubbly whilst watching the sunset, leaving behind a sky the colour of love. Sundowners on the lawns are from 16h00 - 20h00, so call us on 021 438 4347 or visit www.theroundhouserestaurant.com for on-line reservations and book your Valentine's sunset. Open for lunch as well, 12h00 - 16h00. We look forward to completing your picture of romance!
Bring your loved one to Savoy Cabbage. When Caroline worked in London her team could always rely on her to remind them of Valentine's, Mother's and Father's day. Fulfilling the role of ‘mother’ again to her extended family of customers, this is your personal reminder that the day of romance, is only a week away. So if you want to spoil your loved one, take them to Savoy Cabbage Restaurant for a special Valentine’s Day Dinner. If you don’t happen to have a loved one just now, come with a friend or make it a group of friends and celebrate the love and beauty of friendship! Valentine’s Night Menu: Savoy Champagne Cocktail with a selection of Canapés ● Sugar Cured Game with Drunken Soba Noodles and Prickly Pear Relish Or Terrine of Norwegian Salmon and Line Fish with Squid Ink Sauce and Keta Caviar Or Warm Fior di Latte Cheese with Tomato, Cucumber and Beetroot Jellies, Basil Oil and Mesclun Salad Leaves ● Rare Karan Beef Fillet with Pepposso Nottourno, Mushrooms, Potato Rosti and Pinotage Sauce Or Line Fish with Prawn Raviolo, Asparagus Risotto and Herb Velouté Or Tartlet of Leeks, Mushrooms and Fennel with an Assiette of Vegetables and Campari and Orange Sauce ● Dark Chocolate Tart with Toasted Almond Ice Cream Or Ross Gower Rosé Jelly with Fresh Berries and a Shortbread Cookie ● Friandise. R360.00 per person. 10% service will be added to all bills. Bookings to savoycab@iafrica.com or telephone 021 424 2626. Celebrating 14 years of Excellence. http://www.savoycabbage.co.za
Slaley Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. Dance to Jesse Jordan. Valentine dinner & dance • 19h30 ’till Late • Group Tables • 3 Course Set Meal • Bottle of Rosé per Couple • Best Dressed Prize • Spot Prizes • R55O.O0 Per Couple • Ticket Sales & Enquiries: info@slaley.co.za, 021 865 2123 • Shuttle Enquiries 076 349 2866
All you need is love… At the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Spoil your loved one with a fine dining experience, set for two under the stars in the gardens or at The Square Restaurant at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. Whilst sipping on an arrival glass of Mooiplaas MCC Duel, start off your delicious 4-course meal with a chilled artichoke soup and goats cheese bavarois, pine nut, crispy onion and herb salad. Cleanse the palate with a cherry, strawberry and lavender sorbet. Then indulge in a seafood platter of grilled crayfish, prawns and linefish on lemongrass skewer – served with steamed Saldahna mussels, baby calamari tossed in basil pesto, accompanied by tuna and avocado makimono spring roll and herbed new potatoes. Complete the meal with a sharing of delightful desserts - chocolate rosemary tart, rosewater Turkish delight and lemon curd meringue roulade. Tea or coffee will also be served. Cost is R495 pp. Alternatively The Square Restaurant is treating guests to a 4-course meal starting off a romantic evening with a glass of Mooiplaas MCC Duel. A tempting starter includes a Prawn and leek terrine, cucumber and champagne jelly, bisque foam and lumpfish caviar - followed by cherry, strawberry and lavender sorbet. Main course consists of Beef Wellington, potant fondants, truffled cauliflower puree and confit vine tomatoes, dressed in balsamic and thyme jus. A selection of desserts will be on offer, such as a Neapolitan ice cream sandwich, rosewater Turkish delight and chocolate truffles. Cost is R295 pp. Bookings are essential, please contact the Vineyard Hotel & Spa on 021 657 4500 or eat@vineyard.co.za to make a booking.
Warwick Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, 17h00 – 21h00. Cost: R399 per couple. Warwick is hosting a romantic moonlit picnic live jazz and blues music playing in the background. Picnic baskets will have special personalized red velvet cupcakes and other extra goodies, such as strawberry dipped in chocolate and Thai Chicken skewers . All picnics include two glasses of MCC. To book contact Faye Walker on, 021 884 4410 or email visit@warwickwine.com.
FALL IN LOVE WITH WATERKLOOF ON VALENTINE’S DAY. Exclusive Degustation Menu of six food and wine pairings to woo the senses. Perched high on the slopes of the Schapenberg, Waterkloof’s signature ‘glass box’ restaurant is set against the majestic backdrop of the estate’s amphitheatre of vineyards and the full expanse of False Bay in the distance – the perfect setting to celebrate your most romantic moments. Chef Gregory Czarnecki’s exquisite Degustation Menu comprises six contemporary dishes each served with a matching wine: a light Goat’s Cheese Mousse with pickled baby beetroot and walnut, served with the estate’s Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2009 - Rainbow Trout Gravadlax enriched with watercress mayonnaise and vodka dill crème fraîche, accompanied by a glass of Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - Monkfish served with crispy prawn, ginger beer compressed apple and curry, matched with the Circumstance Viognier 2010 - Karan Beef, served with shallot tarte tatin, root vegetables and the estate’s elegant Circle of Life Red 2009 - Lamb Loin and Waterkloof’s Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Texture of Chocolate festooned with passion fruit bites and paired with a flute of Steenberg Brut Chardonnay. The entire Waterkloof estate is treated as a holistic entity and the golden thread of sustainability runs right through every aspect, from the bio-dynamic vineyards to the restaurant kitchen. Not only do they rely on genuine horse-power as opposed to heavy machinery and tractors; Dorper sheep or as they call them, ‘nature’s weed-eaters; the manure of their own Dextor cows for fertilizing the vineyards; and chickens who keep the vineyards in tip top shape. They even use their own produce in the restaurant. The Valentine’s dinner at Waterkloof costs R550 per person which includes all the wines on the evening or R450 per person excluding the wine pairings and each guest will be welcomed with a complimentary flute of Cap Classique on arrival. Bookings are essential. To reserve your table contact 021 858 1491 or send an email to restaurant@waterkloofwines.co.za. Waterkloof Estate is located outside Somerset West on the M9 Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Road.
