Passionately Perfected Over Three Generations
Van Loveren has been in the Retief family since 1937 when Hennie Retief snr acquired the land in the Robertson Valley and named it after Christina van Loveren, an ancestor of his new bride, Jean van Zyl. From humble beginnings Van Loveren has grown to become South Africa’s leading family-owned winery, known for their consistency, award-winning wines as well as innovation.
est. 1937
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Enjoy a variety of food-and-wine pairing options or an alcohol-free option at our pod or on the deck overlooking the garden.
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Wine Tasting
Enjoy a variety of food-and-wine pairing options or an alcohol-free option at our pod or on the deck overlooking the garden.BOOK A TASTING
Christina’s Bistro
We specialises in thin-crusted, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers and a variety of seasonal chef's specialities. The venue is also available for special events and functions.BOOK A TABLE
Garden Tour
Explore the beautiful and historic garden surrounding the winery through a self- guided tour or guided excursion which includes a glass of bubbly.BOOK A TOUR
Cellar Tour
Book a guided tour through our cellar to see where our wines are made. Tours are during weekdays and include a glass of Cap Classique.BOOK A TOUR
Hiking
The 7.5 km Fish Eagle hiking trail on our farm offers the ideal way to explore and see some of the Cape's finest fauna and flora. Dogs are welcome to hike with.GET A PERMIT
Birdwatching
Enjoy a day along our safe and peaceful Fish Eagle birding route with more than 100 bird species to discover.GET A PERMIT
DOING GOOD
Community and Conservation
For many decades the Retief Family has been actively involved with, and supporting our local community and we are proud to do our bit to conserve for future generations. Van Loveren has numerous initiatives to ensure environmental, social end economic sustainability.
In addition, we have received the Carbon Hero recognition award from Blue North Sustainability. This is part of their Confronting Climate Change (CCC) initiative which encourages wine farms to calculate and understand their carbon emissions.
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The fertile farmland of Robertson Valley has a long-standing history of winemaking spanning several generations. Van Loveren Family Vineyards proudly pioneered the innovative vine-by-post grape trellis system in the region, a testament to their unwavering dedication to elevating the quality of their wines. This decision reveals Van Loveren’s commitment to preimmunize specifically their red wines […]
Nestled in the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley, the Van Loveren Family Vineyards epitomize tradition and family values. While upholding these values, we are also dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, free from the traditional barriers of gender. Our commitment to empowering women in the workplace extends beyond our vineyards, enriching the […]
The story of Pinotage, the “signature grape of South Africa”, begins with two prominent grape varietals: Pinot Noir and Hermitage (also called Cinsaut). These two were combined to incapsulate the elegance of Pinot Noir with the hardiness of Hermitage. The experimental vineyards that pioneered this interaction in Stellenbosch in 1925 received little acknowledgement and Pinotage […]
South Africa has many exceptional hiking trails that are internationally acclaimed. Just outside of Robertson, we host a magnificent, biodiverse hiking route in the heart of the winelands. Hiking in the Western Cape are a special experience for anyone interested in unusual flora and fauna or keen on natural geological formations. In this article, we […]
In a similar vein to mountain biking, trail running has grown immensely in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. People are more flexible with their working hours and generally have a better home-work balance. The greater Robertson area offers an astounding amount of trail running routes that are safe, scenic and readily accessible. What makes a […]
Birding is a perfect hobby for families to enjoy together. It is a means to get people away from their devices, into nature and enjoying an activity with a common goal. Our Fish Eagle Hiking Trail boasts an enormous number of birds for its size. Due to our involvement with BWI (Biodiversity and Wine Initiative), […]
