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 an Array of Tasting Experiences
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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Things to Do
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 & Birdwatching
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, with more than 100 bird species to discover. Dogs are welcome to hike with.GET A PERMIT
Visit Klipheuwel
Make a family-friendly pit stop at Van Loveren’s Klipheuwel Farm Stall, Klein Brak. Enjoy a wine tasting while the kids play on the lawn, explore the jungle gym and enjoy a grape juice and treat pairing.BOOK A TASTING
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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Roberston, Western Cape’s beloved wine and roses valley, is home to one family’s story of love, perseverance, and passion for cultivation. What started as a seedling has flourished as an established vineyard, synonymous with premium winemaking. This is Van Loveren Wines, the family vineyards rooted in tradition and innovation. Humble Beginnings: From Goudmyn to Van […]
The Van Loveren story features many characters. One of them is Jean van Zyl. Unbeknownst to Jean when she married Hennie Retief Snr in 1939, she was to become the matriarch of generations of winemakers. Jean’s legacy of family values and traditions has shaped the Van Loveren vineyards to this day. Jean and Hennie had […]
The Van Loveren Family Vineyards have a rich history stretching from Hennie Retief on one side – the young, dashing South African to purchase a farm in Robertson – and Jean van Zy on the other – a teacher from Ashton with a soft spot for her Dutch ancestors. Together, they established many of the […]
At Van Loveren, we’re all about creating unforgettable family experiences on our wine farm! We’ve put in the effort to craft spaces and events where every age group can come together, make lasting memories and soak up the fresh country air. Explore our offerings below and find what sparks your interest! Wine tasting and kids […]
There’s more to wine than meets the eye. Each sip could hold vibrant floral bouquets, comforting holiday spices, hints of the tropics, and even dreamy nostalgia. Sometimes an artful food and wine pairing is all these flavours need to come alive. Similar to how there’s art for every style, there are wine pairings to match […]
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 […]
