Van Loveren wine and food pairings: Chocolate, cheese, charcuterie

Taste unique pairings from chocolate to charcuterie amid story-filled gardens

A food and wine pairing activity at Van Loveren, a family-owned winery in Robertson, South Africa, where you choose a platter (chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, charcuterie and wine, or a kids' option), and taste it at Christina's Bistro. The experience runs one to two hours and includes the pairing platter. The winery is wheelchair accessible and welcomes families with infants.

The experience

You arrive at Van Loveren and walk through gardens planted with trees that each have their own history. The winery sits in Robertson, a wine region in South Africa's Western Cape, and the grounds are open enough that you can move at your own pace. Once you're settled at Christina's Bistro, you order your pairing: chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, charcuterie and wine, nuts and nougat with wine, or a kids' tasting platter if you're bringing children. A live English-speaking guide walks you through each pairing, explaining how the flavors work together.

The bistro overlooks the gardens, so you taste while surrounded by the property itself. The experience lasts one to two hours depending on which pairing you choose and how long you linger. If you want to extend the visit, the winery also offers cellar tours, garden walks, hiking trails and mountain biking routes, so some travelers come for the pairing and stay longer to explore. The site is wheelchair accessible throughout, and infants can sit on a parent's lap or in a specialized seat.

What’s included

• Food and wine pairing platter of your choice (chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, charcuterie and wine, nuts and nougat with wine, or a kids' tasting platter).
• live guide in English.
• access to the gardens and Christina's Bistro.

Options for this experience

3 options

Food and wine pairing experiences at Van LoverenGuide in English · No fixed time

Tour of the Van Loveren cellarGuide in English · No fixed timeCellar tour that includes a glass of sparkling wine

Christina Master TastingGuide in English · No fixed timeTasting by Christiena Master

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years): free · Child (3 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Van Loveren Family Cellar

Is this one for you?Choose the chocolate and wine pairing if you want something sweet. Pick cheese or charcuterie if you prefer savory flavors. The kids' platter works for families traveling with children who want to taste alongside the adults without the full wine experience. If you're visiting Robertson for the afternoon and want to taste without committing to a full cellar tour, the pairing at the bistro fits a shorter window.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years): free; Child (3 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What wine and food pairings does Van Loveren offer?

Van Loveren offers chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, charcuterie and wine, and nuts and nougat with wine. A kids' tasting platter and non-alcoholic options are also available if you prefer those instead.

Where do you taste the pairings at Van Loveren?

You taste at Christina's Bistro, the winery's restaurant, which overlooks the gardens. The bistro is part of the main winery building and wheelchair accessible.

How long does a food and wine pairing experience take?

A pairing experience runs one to two hours. The length depends on which platter you choose and how long you spend tasting and talking with the guide.

What else can you do at Van Loveren beyond the food and wine pairing?

The winery offers cellar tours, guided garden walks, hiking trails and mountain biking routes. You can combine a pairing with any of these activities to spend more time on the property.