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Birdwatching in Robertson

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), […]

Lush greenery in the scenic Van Loveren garden, part of the garden tour experience

Why go on a Garden tour in Robertson?

When one thinks about traveling and planning activities when away from home, a garden tour isn’t always the first thing to come to mind. In fact, you may be asking what makes the Van Loveren gardens special and why you should be interested. We’ve compiled a list of reasons why you would enjoy exploring our […]

Man on a mountain bike taking a sharp turn on the trail at Van Loveren wine farm

Famous Bike Trails in Robertson

Mountain biking has steadily grown in popularity during the past decade, but it leapfrogged over other outdoor hobbies when working remotely became more accepted and accessible. The small town of Robertson boasts some of the best mountain bike routes in the Western Cape as its dedicated mountain bike trails were built with a variety of […]

White wine being poured into a clear wine glass

Van Loveren’s Cellar Tour: from grape to glass

It is almost impossible to produce wine of good quality as an individual winemaker alone. From taming and training the vines to managing the harvest, sorting and fermenting the grapes to macerating, pressing and racking. And finally, blending, ageing and filtering the wine before the bottling process. Each step requires a team of people with […]

Woman holding a glass of red wine at an angle, examining it closely in the Van Loveren tasting room

Meet Our Wine Tasting Junior Sommelier in Robertson

Van Loveren Family Vineyards offers an array of wine tasting options. From food-and-wine pairings to kiddies sparkling grape juice and treats. There are a couple of spots on the Van Loveren farm for your wine tasting experience – the informal wine bar in our Tasting Room (referred to as “The Pod”) provides an intimate social […]

Panoramic view from a high peak at Van Loveren overlooking the wine valley below

Seven things to do in Robertson this Spring

A whirlwind summary of the top seven things one can do in Robertson this Spring Robertson is a small town in the Wine Valley in the Western Cape of South Africa. For such a tiny spot, it boasts an astounding amount of wine estates, restaurants and romantic activities. Whether you have a penchant for wine, […]

Hands holding a cluster of grapes in one hand and a pruning shear in the other, about to harvest the grapes

Harvest 2022 & Beyond

Harvest time was a flutter of activity, orchestrated like movements of a symphony, and conducted by the viticulturists, cellarmasters, and winemaking teams. The grapes were harvested long before the dawn chorus, with the picking schedule navigating changing weather and the rhythm of each vineyard. Rain was a concern during the growing season, however the cooler […]

Blue tractor pulling a red trailer filled with freshly harvested grapes

Harvest Report 2021

With all the Van Loveren grapes harvested, safely in the cellar and some of the 2021 wines already bottled, it’s time to reflect on one of the most memorable harvests of the past 20 years. With a late, wet winter and mild weather conditions during the growing season, harvest started later than average and finished […]

Grapes being dumped into the cellar while three men nearby cheer with glasses of wine

HARVEST 2020

Amidst the chaos and uncertainty the Covid-19 curveball has ensued, a successful Harvest 2020 has come to an end here on the farm. This is usually our favourite time of the year and in spite of our worries about the economic effect of the coronavirus, we steer our thoughts to that for which we are […]

Two kids coloring in a rhino drawing next to red and white grape juice tastings and jelly tots

Kiddies “WINE” Tasting

We believe in involving big and small when it comes to family outings. Little ones need not feel left out during wine tastings – they can partake in their own (non-alcoholic) “wine” tasting, learning all about flavours, colours and pairings. Enjoy a tasting at our cellar or set up your own tasting at home – […]