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 […]
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 […]
