Old School Romance at Lanzerac this Valentine’s Day

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Johan van Zyl
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Sweep your partner off their feet this Valentine’s Day at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The perfect destination for that someone special in your life.

Treat your partner to a romantic picnic for two, an old school dinner or a delicious wine and chocolate tasting for the ultimate in Valentine’s Day treats. Magnificent views and five-star treatment are guaranteed to complete a perfect day out.

The lush lawn area above the Cellar with panoramic views of the Jonkershoek Valley will be set out beautifully for the picnic. Included in your picnic basket is a selection of delicious gourmet treats as well as a bottle of the recently released Lanzerac Dry Rosé 2016. Your selection includes Neufchatel Cheese with homemade Sesame Crackers, Tomato and a Sweet Chili Sauce; a selection of mouth-watering Home Cured Meats served with a Peach Pickle, Biltong and Nuts; a mini French Artisan Baguette served with Cream Cheese; and a crispy Bacon, Smokey Paprika and Emmental heart shaped Quiche. Complementing your beautifully presented picnic is a selection of decadent sweet delights. Shortbread Hearts, Rose Turkish delights, Strawberries with a Dark Chocolate and Amarula dipping pot, and Red Velvet Macaroon Cupcakes are guaranteed to complete what promises to be the perfect Valentine’s Day. Pomegranate, Lime and Apricot Ice Tea jars and the estate’s Dry Rosé will beautifully enhance the flavours of the picnic treats.

The cost for the picnic is R550 per couple and will be made available from Tuesday, 14 February to Sunday, 19 February.

A special dinner extravaganza is planned for Tuesday, 14 February at the Lanzerac Hotel. Celebrate Old Fashion Romance this Valentine’s Day by indulging your partner in yesteryear romantic nostalgia - a time which celebrated the chivalry of gentlemen's etiquette, love letter exchanges and serenading. Enjoy a tranquil evening in Lanzerac’s Lady Ann Courtyard with a three-course set menu of old time classic dishes.

The cost for the dinner is R500 per person, which includes a welcome drink and special entertainment.

Booking for both the picnic and dinner is essential. To book or for queries contact Johan van Zyl on fnbman@lanzerac.co.za or 021 887 1132.

Pressed for time, but keen to still show off your romantic side? The Wine and Chocolate Experience for Two offered at the Lanzerac Tasting Room is perfect. Available from Friday, 10 February to Tuesday, 14 February (between 9am and 4pm) at a cost of R110 per couple your pairing selection includes the following:

Lanzerac Dry Rosé 2016 paired with Turkish Delight

Lanzerac Sauvignon Blanc 2016 paired with Safari Fruit White Chocolate

Lanzerac Chardonnay 2016 paired with Lemons and Limes White Chocolate

Lanzerac Merlot 2014 paired with Cherry Cigar Dark Chocolate

Lanzerac Pinotage 2014 paired with Chocolate dipped Maraschino cherry

Lanzerac Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 paired with Cape Malay Milk Chocolate


To book your wine and chocolate experience, contact Lucrecia Gordon on winetasting@lanzerac.co.za or 021 886 5641. Booking is essential.