Spier Wine Farm
Normal Price: R120
What you get: Free Signature Wine Tasting
Explore the oldest dated wine cellar in the country, with glass in hand, at Spier Wine Farm
Spier Wine Farm is one of the very first farms to be established in Stellenbosch. A restored Manor House, an intriguing collection of Cape Dutch gables and the oldest dated wine cellar in the country. All on a farm that takes a purist approach to farm for health.
Spier Wine Farm Highlights
- Taste wine in one of the most famous Cape Town vineyards
- View the many birds of prey at Eagle Encounters located on the estate
- Picnic in the lush green lawns of the beautiful garden
OVERVIEW
Spier Wine Estate is one of the best-known vineyards in Cape Town. Located near a quiet dam with views of the Helderberg Mountains, it offers outstanding wine and stunning scenery.
A collection of daring wine tastings tests the senses at Spier. The traditional Spier wine tasting includes a sample of Spier’s range including Spier Signature, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the chocolate and wine tasting, where chocolate is indulged alongside tastes of Spier’s MCC and the Creative Block range. The Frans K Smit tasting puts emphasis on two of the farm’s premium wine rages, plus Spier’s flagship wine, Frans K Smit.
HISTORY
The Spier Wine Farm has been growing grapes and making wine since the early 1700s. The year 1692 saw Governor Simon van der Stel inscribe his name on the first title deed for the farm, making it one of the first farms to be established in Stellenbosch. Van der Stel awarded ownership to a German soldier, Arnoud Janz, which marked the beginning of a story that has unfolded for over 300 years. From the dark days of slavery to the recognition of award-winning sustainability measures and wines, the farmstead has inscribed itself in Stellenbosch’s fascinating history. Meticulous renovation has restored the gracious Cape Dutch buildings to their former glory, and today the farmstead is considered a leading destination wine estate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Spier Wine Farm
R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch, 7603, South Africa
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm
Phone: +27 (0)21 809 1944
Website: www.spier.co.za
THINGS TO KNOW
ADVICE FOR VISITORS
While the wine is a good reason to visit the farm, the four amazing food experiences on-site make it the perfect all-day stop. After an informative tasting of your choice, tuck into farm-to-table food at Eight, barbeque-style food at The Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery, a light nibble at the hotel or opt for a create-your-own picnic to be enjoyed under a tree on the lawn.
After the food and wine have settled, take a stroll on one of the walks (Heritage or Protea), exploring the farmstead as you go. The spa, offering facials, massages, pedi’s or mani’s, is the ideal check-in point for a day out with the girls.
The farm is also an ideal family-friendly location. There are many activities such as Eagle Encounters, Segway Tours through the fields, and an abundance of space for the children to run around while the adults relax with a glass of wine. For creatives, check the website for the many art exhibitions, events, and festivals on offer.
DID YOU KNOW
Spier Wine Estate constantly finds new and interesting ways to improve its sustainability. For instance, the magnificent chandelier by renowned artist, Heath Nash, which hangs above the state-of-the-art tasting counter, is made from 334 recycled Spier wine bottles (weighing 370kgs). And the tasting room seating arrangements are a collection of new and recycled furniture in wood – including John Vogel’s Nguni chairs, and parquet tables by Allan Lutge.
