February is the month of love and the Breedekloof is the ideal spot for a romantic getaway, with several of our members offering Valentine's Day specials.

Opstal Estate will host a Valentine’s evening, which will include a Sunset wine tasting with canapés - presented by the Opstal winemaker with the picturesque Slanghoek Mountains as the backdrop. This will be followed by a 2-course (main and dessert) sit down meal served in the Opstal restaurant. The cost is R150 per person, excluding drinks. Contact wine@opstal.co.za for details.

Another option is the special Valentine’s Day menu at the restaurant at Bergsig Estate. For R110 a person you get to enjoy a two-course meal, which includes a chocolate cheesecake with strawberries and cream dessert, as well as a glass of Bergsig Shiraz Rosé. Take along one of their Valentine’s Day promotional flyers and you can also qualify for a 10% discount on Bergsig wines between 11 and 18 February. Contact wines@bergsig.co.za for details.

Lorraine Private Cellar is running specials on the Pinotage Rosé, delightfully named Love Of My Life, (R25 per bottle if you buy 6 – normal price R44 a bottle), the Chardonnay (R29 a bottle if you buy 6 – normal price R44) and the Viognier (R50 a bottle if you buy 6 - normal price R60). The special runs until the end of February 2012. Contact info@lorraine.co.za for details.

Badsberg Wine Cellar is also running a Valentine’s Day promotion - offering a 10% discount on their Rosé and Vin Doux Sparkling wines. There is also a lucky draw with great prizes including wine hampers for anyone who purchases R200 or more of their wine. Contact enquiries@badsberg.co.za for details.

Goudini Wines is offering a Valentine’s special on the Sparkling Brut (R34.65) and the Pinotage Rosé (R21.60). The coffee shop, which offers a free glass of wine and a 10% discount on lunch every Friday, will serve a free cocktail with lunch on Valentine’s Day. Contact admin@goudiniwine.co.za for details.

uniWines Vineyards invites you and your Valentine to their "Chocolate and Wine" tastings, which take place daily from 11-17 February 2012. They are also running a competition on Facebook and Twitter - tell them about your best Valentine’s Day and stand a chance to be spoiled with sparkling wine and many treats. uniWines Vineyards is also offering their Palesa Pinotage Rosé Sparkling Wine at R20 a bottle. Enquiries to 023 349 1110.

Kirabo Private Cellar is selling a 2-pack including a bottle of Malika and Cupcake for only R50. Merwida Winery is offering free chocolate cupcakes and coffee to the first 50 married couples who visit them for winetasting on the 11th. And Botha Cellar has a range of specials on their white and rosé wines.

For information on all these specials visit our website: www.breedekloof.com.