A mere two-hour drive from Cape Town, nestled in the Robertson Valley, lies Van Loveren Family Vineyards. What started as a modest vineyard has flourished over the decades under the stewardship of successive generations of the Retief family to become South Africa’s leading family-owned wine farm.
Join Van Loveren for the Taste the Tradition Festival, hosted in the Robertson Valley, where heritage meets modern charm this Heritage weekend.
Van Loveren is offering an array of activities. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a casual runner or a food and wine enthusiast, Van Loveren has something for everyone!
Vineyard Vibes Run:
Run through the winery’s vineyards on a five-kilometre route with fun wine stops along the way. Experience their ‘boost bars’ offering bubbly, wine paired with treats, non-alcoholic drinks and kiddies’ options. Perfect for friends, families, furry companions and wine lovers!
- Location: Van Loveren Family Vineyards
- Date: Saturday, 21 September
- Time: 8am (registration starts at 7:30am, and you can sign up on the day)
- Cost: R100 per person
For those who prefer a slower pace, relax in Van Loveren’s beautiful garden or on the tasting deck, enjoying live music, a selection of food and wine pairing options, and complimentary sweetcorn fritters.
Paint & Sip
Unleash your creativity in the serene and picturesque garden setting of Van Loveren Family Vineyards. It’s the perfect way to spend a morning with friends, and you’ll get to take home your own masterpiece!
What to expect:
- Guided painting session: A professional artist will have canvas frames ready with a themed outline drawing. You’ll be guided through the process of filling in your masterpiece with your own unique colour palette as you progress through the morning.
- All supplies provided: Van Loveren will supply everything you need, including brushes, paint and canvases. Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
- Wine and cheese pairing platter: Enjoy a wonderful selection of Van Loveren wines paired with a cheese platter to get your creativity flowing.
- Location: Van Loveren Family Vineyards
- Date: Sunday, 22 September
- Time: 10am to 1pm
- Cost: R290 per person, including canvas frame, art supplies, wine and cheese platter
Cousins Country Cookout
The activities culminates in a relaxed spitbraai lunch with the Retief cousins, the faces behind the well-known Four Cousins wine brand.
Come together with friends and family and be part of an afternoon discovering Van Loveren’s award-winning wines, indulging in a mouthwatering meal amid the backdrop of Van Loveren’s vineyards and getting to know the Retief family.
The traditional lamb spitbraai will be paired with Van Loveren wine, served family-style, along with a complimentary branded Four Cousins crystal wine glass.
The meal includes freshly baked breads, cheese, jams, cheese grillers, garlic and herb baby potatoes, mixed roast vegetables and a Golden Delicious & Granny Smith apple salad with roasted pecan nuts and feta. For dessert, enjoy traditional mini koeksisters.
Van Loveren has been part of the Retief family for three generations. Discover the history and heritage of their wines, hear the stories behind the family-owned vineyard and enjoy a true taste of heritage.
- Location: Van Loveren Family Vineyards
- Date: Monday, 23 September
- Time: 11am to 3pm
- Cost: R480 per person, including food, wine and a branded Four Cousins wine glass
More information
To book tickets or find out more, visit Van Loveren’s Online Store or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Competition details:
An exclusive opportunity awaits two lucky Cape {town} Etc readers who stand a chance to win a set of double tickets to the spitbraai lunch with the Retief cousins, valued at R960.
Terms & Conditions:
- The competition closes at 12pm on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.
- The winner will be contacted via the email address provided in the entry form on Thursday, 19 September.
- The prize is valid for the Cousins Country Cookout on Monday, 23 September 2024.
- The prize must be booked before Monday, 23 September 2024.
- The prize is not redeemable for cash, and bookings are subject to availability.
- The prize does not include travel to and from Robertson, Western Cape.
- The winner will be contacted via email. Should the winner not respond within 24 hours, a new winner will be drawn.
- Organisers reserve the right to photograph and publish the winner in any print or other relevant media, with the winner’s consent.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
How to enter and stand a chance to win:
Fill out the entry form below and make sure to answer the following question:
In which family has Van Loveren been for three generations?