captivating Christina’s
Welcome to Christina’s Hermanus
Created by the Retief family of Van Loveren Family Vineyards, Christina’s brings together exceptional Cape wines, seasonal cuisine and warm hospitality in the heart of Hermanus. From our home in Robertson, three generations of the Retief family have crafted wines defined by place and guided by purpose. Today, that passion extends across a collection of distinctive wine brands, shaped by some of the Cape’s most celebrated wine-growing regions.
Our family business has interests in viticulture and winemaking stretching from Robertson and Ashton to Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swartland, Tradouw Valley and Worcester. At Christina’s, you can explore a selection of wines from across our portfolio, including Christina, Van Loveren and Zandvliet, as well as Neil Ellis Wines, Landskroon and Survivor.
Situated along Hermanus’s bustling Main Road, just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, Christina’s is a welcoming place to gather over good food and great wine. Choose a comfortable table indoors or outdoors, or settle into our serene courtyard and enjoy the sea breeze. Whether you’re catching up with friends, sharing a meal with family or discovering a new Cape wine, there’s a place for you here. Our wine shop also offers a selection from across the portfolio, so you can take a little of the Christina’s experience home with you.
One family. Many wines. A warm welcome.
We hope you enjoy your time at Christina’s Hermanus and feel welcomed into our growing wine family.





















good wine. great food. family always.
Every Family has a Story
Ours began centuries ago with a young Dutch woman named Christina van Loveren. When she journeyed to the Cape in 1699, she carried little more than hope, determination and a Philippine mahogany wedding chest filled with the possessions of a young family.
Generations later, the family heirloom found its way into the hands of our grandmother, Jean Retief. Captivated by the story it carried, she renamed the family farm in Robertson Van Loveren, in honour of Christina, her maternal ancestor. The chest still stands proudly in the Van Loveren tasting room today. So, when it came time to name our family restaurant and wine bar in Hermanus, there was only one name that felt right: Christina’s.
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Food, Wine & The Cape
Discover our wines by the glass or bottle, explore thoughtfully curated wine flights, or enjoy a themed tasting that offers a fresh perspective on the Cape’s diverse wine regions and winemaking traditions.
Our seasonal menu celebrates fresh, locally sourced produce, regional flavours and family-favourite recipes, thoughtfully prepared to complement the wines we love.
For us, family, friends and wine have always belonged together. That same spirit inspires us to explore new wines and winemaking regions, discover talented winemakers and share the stories behind every bottle.
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