Van Loveren - Winery in the Breede River Valley, South Africa
Winery from South Africa - Breede River Valley
Vineyard Van Loveren
The Van Loveren Winery is located in the Breede River Valley, 189 km from Cape Town, between Robertson and Bonnieviale. Scarlet flower canes along the roadside clearly mark the estate, which has been owned by the Retief family for three generations.
Hennie Retief (Senior) purchased the original farm in 1937 and renamed it after Christina van Loveren, an ancestor of Jean Retief, who arrived in Cape Town in 1699. Winemaker Bussel Retief has built an international reputation for his award-winning wines and together with his two cousins and his brother forms an unbeatable team of viticulturists, oenologists and farm managers. (Together they are also known as the "Four Cousins", after whom one of Van Loveren's six wine lines is named.
Among Van Loveren's six different wine ranges- Van Loveren, Christina van Loveren, Papillon, Tangled Tree, Five's Reserve and Four Cousins, wine lovers are offered a wide range of wines, from wines for everyday enjoyment to award-winning and handmade Reserve wines. This selection has an enviable reputation for quality, consistency, availability and accessibility. Many of these wines regularly feature in the top selections of various wine clubs, and are winners of both national and international competitions.
Four Cousins Natural Sweet White
- Van Loveren
- White wine - sweet
- South Africa - Robertson
- White Muscadel
- Ultra Value Wine Awards: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.13* / 1 Liter)
Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rosé
- Van Loveren
- rosé wine - sweet
- South Africa - Robertson
- Red Muscadel
- South Africa's best selling bottled wine
- South Africa's best selling brand
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.13* / 1 Liter)
Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red
- Van Loveren
- Red wine - sweet
- South Africa - Robertson
- Ruby Cabernet
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.13* / 1 Liter)
Neil's Pick Colombar
- Van Loveren
- White wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Colombard
- John Platter: 3 stars
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.73* / 1 Liter)
African Java Pinotage
- Van Loveren
- Red wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinotage
- Michelangelo Awards 2021: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc
- Van Loveren
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2019" A rating for the vintage 2020 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- Van Loveren
- rosé wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- Volume 2019: John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Christina Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Christian Eedes: 89 points
- Veritas Wine Awards 2016: Double Gold
- Amorin Cap Classique Challenge: Silver
- Vitis Vinifera: Gold
- Tim Atkin 2018: 88 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€25.27* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling Brut
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Christiena Trousseau Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: 90 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- Van Loveren
- rosé wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- Volume 2019: John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.73* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay
- Van Loveren
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020 - John Platter: 3 Stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Vineyard facts
- Vineyard website:
- https://www.vanloveren.co.za/