Red canna guest house and farm cottage is situated on the beautiful r317 just outside of robertson. Platters include chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, charcuterie and wine, nougat, nuts and wine, a four cousins fan pairing as well as nonalcoholic pairings for both. Van loveren family cellar robertson all you need to know. Four cousins extended family van loveren has added whisky to its. Christinas bistro at van loveren, robertson restaurant. There arent many things that excite us more than wine and food but if were honest, put those two together and then we have ourselves the only way to spend an afternoon.
A perfect anytime drinking wine that goes well with salads, fish, white meat dishes and spicy foods. Jul 09, 2017 four cousins has its roots in the van loveren family who have owned land in the robertson area since 1937. And at the 2008 michelangelo international awards, six silvers among many other prestigious awards the list goes on. Those in the know will also tell you that van loveren. Released in 1,5l bottles, it hit the market with a big bang and today is south africas biggest selling bottled brand. Stores and prices for van loveren four cousins natural sweet white. Born into a show business family, the cousins are daughters of the members of the singing group the king sisters. Along this beautiful cannalined country road there are many wineries and restaurants to discover. Visit van loveren family cellar on your trip to robertson. In 2000, the four cousins introduced the four cousins range of wines, cementing their role in van loverens success to grow to south africas leading family owned winery. Ideal as aperitif, or with lightly spiced dishes, sushi, fresh fish, summer salads, duck, roast chicken and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. Family fun in pairs at four cousins cape wine lovers society.
But you should not be in the robertson wine valley if you do not like wines, because that is what the valley is all about. In 2000, the four retief cousins introduced the four cousins range of wines. Visit four cousins tasting room on your trip to robertson. For the more discerning of palates, there is the christina range of handcrafted reserve wines, many of which are heavyweight award. Bruce whitfield interviews phillip retief, ceo at van loveren vineyards, the origin of the sas topselling wine, four cousins. Unusual wine pairings are you up for these taste sensations. Four cousins range natural sweet white, dry white, sweet rose, dry red, natural. The four king cousins are an american female harmonizing pop singing group. Story of van loveren vineyards and four cousins, sas topselling bottled wine. Four cousins is een brand van wijnhuis van loveren. Four cousins lite skinny rose bestellen albert heijn.
Cousins by virginia hamilton meet your next favorite book. Eclectic decor makes this stay a unique experience. Our first stop was the van loveren wine estate, which happily surprised me, with. The van loveren range is well known for its affordability and accessibility, while the four cousins range particularly the sweet rose has been the educational starting point for many a new winedrinker. The sons of wynand and nico introduced the four cousins range of wines that are the biggest selling bottled wine of south africa. Without a doubt, the four cousins wine range is loved by many for its consistent quality at goodvalue price. The first muscadel wine was made by hennie snr in 1939.
Van loveren produces 46 different wines in its modern cellar, spread over six ranges. From humble beginnings van loveren has grown to become south africas leading familyowned winery, known for their consistency, awardwinning. Van loveren family cellar robertson 2020 all you need to. Book golden mile destination stop copy wine valley safari. The book touches on a lot of issues that would lead to great book discussions dealing with death, underage drinking, unemployment, language, caring for elderly family members, and prejudice. Oct 05, 2017 opened by the four retief cousins of the van loveren farm about a year ago, this stylish space has been welcomed by both the locals and visitors to the robertson wine valley alike light and airy, the space has a welcoming atmosphere despite the high ceilings and modern furnishings. In 1980, the van loveren brand was formed, and the first 500 bottles of the grand cru were bottled.
One of the biggest familyowned estates in south africa, van loveren family cellar offers not only a premium wine tasting and wine pairing experience, but also some hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. In the shop they sell the following van loveren wines. Van loveren family cellar robertson 2020 all you need. The third generation of the winery took over in the 1990s. Van loveren, wolverine creek, papillon, four cousins, and fives reserve. The estates lush gardens make a nice detour from the garden route trail. Four cousins has its roots in the van loveren family who have owned land in the robertson area since 1937. Book your tickets online for van loveren family cellar, robertson. The local market is big enough we made a conscious decision to. With the van loveren brand entrenched, they introduced the wellpriced four cousins range of wines in 2000. January 31, 2017 whilst i spent a week in mcgregor earlier this month, i visited robertson for part of a day, shopping with friends, but also enjoying lunch at the recently opened four cousins restaurant owned by van loveren, at the entrance to the town. The range includes extra light white, dry white, light natural sweet rose, natural sweet white, dry red, sweet rose and a natural sweet red. The rustic tasting rondawel and pumpkin fritters where visitors were given a whole bottle to taste on the stoep has been transformed into a showcase for innovative wine tourism as the brand home of van loveren and its bestselling four cousins range. It has a range of cultivars that has married well to this fertile valley with its robust undertone of lime.
Story of van loveren vineyards and four cousins, sas topselling. Four cousins, 9 wines and 18 years of success as a brand. When rose campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at the aunt hill to li. That van loveren wines garnered a double gold, gold, four silvers and three bronzes at the 2008 veritas awards. Four cousins tasting room robertson 2020 all you need to. The wines made for the next 40 or so years were bulk wines. Bruce whitfield interviews phillip retief, ceo at van loveren. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards with views of the langeberge it is the perfect selfcatering farm stay. Enjoy as an aperitif with spicy oriental food, fruit and desserts. Home about wines whisky subscribe shopping visit us contact us tel. The new tasting room at four cousins offers a unique range of food and wine. Its all about family and wine at van loveren family. Four cousins is like, my cousin, always there and reliable.
This is less well known among wines from robertson. You must be 18 years or older to access this website. The gardens at van loveren are so serene and add a wonderful atmosphere to the wine tasting experience. Van loverens four cousins brand home in robertson bruce flyinghorse is with atelier and alexander hayn at four cousins. Van loveren four cousins natural sweet red, robertson, south africa. Spend a day experimenting with unique wine pairing platters in cape town. Dec 11, 2016 cousins by salley vickers is published by viking. Also, van loveren is south africas biggest familyowned winery. About van loveren wine estate in breede river valley. Four van loveren cousins dominate four cousins restaurant in robertson. Myrna robins, the food and wine writer, cookbook author 7 books to her name. Plan to visit van loveren family cellar, south africa. Book your tickets online for four cousins tasting room, robertson.
Story of van loveren vineyards and four cousins, sas. Phillip, neil, bussell and hennie, joined the family farm, van loveren, upon completing their studies. Visitors can choose from an informal tasting at the pods or a relaxed food and wine pairing on the deck overlooking the garden, cellar and garden tours, and plenty of other outdoor activities. About 20% of every rand spent in south africa goes to informal stores, mostly foreignrun. Story of van loveren vineyards and four cousins, sas top. Winery van loveren family cellar robertson, afrique du sud. Van loveren has been in the retief family since 1937 when hennie retief snr acquired the land in the robertson valley and named it after christina van loveren, an ancestor of his new bride, jean van zyl.