Robertson Slow at Van Loveren Vineyards

It’s time to sit back and take things ‘SLOWLY’ at the Van Loveren Vineyards

Time will go by exceptionally slowly in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley from 6 – 9 August, when the 4th Robertson Slow will take place. 

A handful of wineries and guesthouses from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson will welcome visitors into their homes, to their dining tables and onto their farms for a food and wine experience - enjoyed SLOWLY.

The Van Loveren family is proud to kick off their Robertson Slow events:

1.  South African Icons Tasting Platter, hosted by Bonita Malherbe and Zelda Prins. They have carefully chosen a few of South Africa’s best loved traditional food flavours and paired them with some of their award-winning wines to bring you a truly South African wine tasting experience.   

Mix & match the combinations and see whether you agree with our winemakers’ recommendations, we’re sure you’ll agree this is one “lekker” tasting!

Food pairings include: Bobotie, Milk Tart, Biltong, Koeksister and many more.
Date & Time: 6 Aug @ 11:00 | 15:00
Capacity: 30 persons @ R30p/p

2.  Join Van Loveren Vineyards for a memorable stroll through Ouma Jean Retief’s garden with trees planted for special family and historic occasions, resulting in the beautiful shady Van Loveren garden where ‘Every Tree Tells a Story.’

Date & Time: 6 Aug @ 15:00 (Afrikaans) | 7 Aug @ 11h00 (English)
Capacity: 10 persons @ Free – Booking essential

3.  Wake up bright and early during the Robertson Slow and join one of the Van Loveren family members for an early morning climb to enjoy breathtaking views of the valley for a memorable Guided Fish Eagle Hiking where.

The hike will start at the Van Loveren winery and cross the Breede River, for a short, steep climb up the “Rooikrans” to enjoy breathtaking views of the Robertson Valley vineyards and distant mountain ranges.  From there a gentle descent, meandering through the vineyards and finishing at the cellar. Over 80 bird species have been identified in one day, including Paradise Fly Catcher, Black Eagle, African Fish Eagle and Tamborine Dove

Date & time: 7 Aug @ 08:00 – 11:00|12:00
Capacity: 15 persons @ R20p/p
*Guests need to wear hiking boots and hats and bring along enough water.

4.  Enjoy a late morning candle-light tasting of the Van Loveren’s Family Reserve range of wines in the Private Barrel Room Tasting.  Winemaker Danelle van Rensburg will host an intimate candle-light tasting of our Family Reserve range of wines.

Date & Time: 7 Aug @ 11:30
Capacity: 20 persons @ R40p/p

The Van Loverens Vineyard is a family cellar that brings you ‘Good Times, with a Good Wine.’

CapeTownMagazine.com invites you to experience the magic of Robertson Slow 2010

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