Jamie Good picks crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blancs with an edge
SUNDAY EXPRESS S MAGAZINE
Spier Seaward is chosen as an appealing example of South African Sauvignon Blanc, which combines fresh citrus and elderflower notes with some rich pear and fig notes, as well as soft peachy characters.
Spier ranked among best Chenin Blanc in the world
THE DRINKS BUSINESS
Spier achieved the rare feat of two Master medals for its Chenin Blanc in a single blind tasting.
Jamie Goode dips into some of the best South African Chenin Blanc
SUNDAY EXPRESS S MAGAZINE
Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc is a bold, rich style of Chenin with intense toast, spice and apricot aromas, and flavours of pear, lemon and mint on the finish. It’s honeyed and rich, but also has a nice acidity.
Wave hello to some great coastal wine
DAILY EXPRESS
Seaward by name, seawards by nature, this bone-dry white carries the sensation of cool maritime breezes in every sip. With plenty of zesty tropical fruit, including fresh figs, and just a hint of sea-salt on the palate.
Best Cap Classique wines to drink in 2024
THE STANDARD
It’s a real joy to drink; a lively, zesty fizz the colour of South African sunshine with busy bubbles, a good acidity and plenty of apple and citrus on the palate paired with a classic biscuit base. And at this price, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to pop the cork.
Regenerative: 'We need to create hope and act for the future'
WWW.CSR.DK
What do you do when the climate puts pressure on your production conditions and you run a business in a socially challenged country? The answer: 'regenerative'.
Kelders erken vir hul bewaring
DIE BURGER
Spier is een van 60 bewaringskampioene wat bydra tot die beskerming van die Kaapse Blommeryk en volhoubaar boer.
Jamie Goode shares his top selection of South African fizz
Cap Classique are sparkling wines made in South African in the traditional French way: with the bubble-creating second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Jamie Goode reviews the Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021.
Women lead the way
EKSTRA BLADET
Wine production has traditionally been a male profession, but women are on the way, bringing with them ecology, orderly conditions and sustainable initiatives
Lisse Garnett puts South Africa’s Spier wines to the taste test
THE BUYER
Spier has been at the forefront of enotourism, sustainable viticulture and social innovation in South Africa, generating positivity in the local community and even abroad, where they’ve won many accolades for this work. In her second piece about the estate Lisse Garnett met up with MD Frans Smit in London to taste through Spier’s latest vinous offerings.
Enjoy a Wine Safari in the Cape Winelands
CAPE RHINO
Our wine blending experience is listed as a bucket list experience for the African Safari Connoisseur.
How social conscience is key to Spier’s business model in SA
THE BUYER
By seeing to the needs of workers and practising regenerative farming, Spier has generated positivity in the local community and even abroad, where they’ve won many accolades for this work. Lisse Garnett asked Heidi Newton-King, who heads up Sustainability and Human Resources, for the secret to Spier’s success.
Spier Light Art 2023
HOUSE & GARDEN
Celebrating the fifth edition of Spier Light Art - hosted at Spier Wine Farm from 10 March to 10 April 2023 - exhibition curators Jay Pather and Vaughn Sadie reflect on the passage of time and the complexity of light.
BBC Radio 4 on our farm
BBC RADIO 4
BBC Radio 4 interviewer Charlotte Ashton joined farm manager Orlando Filander on a farm tour, learning about our regenerative farming practices that incorporate animals, vineyards and shelterbelts with endemic flora.
They specifically discuss our conversion to organic farming before Charlotte moves on to the cellar, where organic winemaker Tania Kleintjes discusses the difference between organic and conventional wines.
Spier Wine Farm won the Ethical Award at the international Drinks Business Green Awards 2022
THE DRINKS BUSINESS
This special prize is awarded to a business that is committed to improving and benefiting surrounding communities and carries out best ethical practices in their day-to-day operations.
The Ethical Award recognises Spier’s comprehensive efforts to ensure the fair and responsible treatment of workers throughout its supply chain. These efforts – as well as compliance with leading local and international ethical certifications – forms part of Spier Growing for Good: a range of initiatives empowering communities to create positive social and environmental change.
Living Soils Community Learning Farm
SUNDAY TIMES
In 2019, Woolworths partnered with Spier Wine Farm and the Sustainability Institute to launch a community learning farm near Stellenbosch - the Living Soils Farm.
Creating a self-regulating natural ecosystem
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
Spier's earth-friendly ethos is increasingly appealing to consumers, along with its transparency regarding what goes into the wines - something that helps to increase consumer trust.
Stewardship of the land and beyond
STELLENBOSCH 360
Mariota Enthoven (from the family that owns and manages Spier) highlights the importance of caring for the environment and systems design – incorporating tourism and a diversity of product offerings – to achieve prosperous environmental sustainability
Elemental Garden
LANDSCAPE SA
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch recently enhanced its offering to visitors with the addition of a children's play garden. Contours Landscapes received a silver award in the 2022 SALI Awards of Excellence for the construction and installation of the garden.
Has organic wine reached its 'Tippling Point' ?
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
Consumer demand for more naturally produced wines that taste just as good as more familiar products has seen the organic wine sector rising to meet the challenge, both globally and at home.
Organic Wine is here to stay
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
The results of this approach are appreciated in the bottle. Importantly, organic wine isn't just a trend or a fad. It's not new; in fact, winemakers such as Kleintjes have spent years creating rich, palatable wines that can meet the most rigorous standards.
Spier wen handevol wyntrofees
DIE BURGER (SUID KAAP)
Met nie minder as drie trofees is Spier vanjaar aangewys as die algeheel suksesvolste produsent by die Trofeewynskou.
Uitblinker-wynprodusente kry hoogste eer by Trofeewynskou
DIE BURGER (SUID KAAP)
By die 2022 Trofeewynskou op 6 Julie, is Spier-wynlandgoed as die algehele mees suksesvolle produsent aangewys.
Luxury and superb wines await you at Spier!
FARMERS WEEKLY
Spier's wines are produced from organic vines and are sold in 60 countries. The estate is on of South Africa's three biggest-selling wine brands and has twice been named the South African Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, in 2011 and 2018.
Goud, van die grond af op
DIE BURGER
Spier vier met trots 'n skitterende 2021-toekenningseisoen!
The difference that makes a difference
WINELAND
Spier has long been known for the breadth and depth of its environmentally friendly approach to everything from winemaking to visitor experiences, but several challenges and changes over the past two years have renewed its focus on its wine heritage
Living Soils Community Learning farm
SUNDAY TIMES
In 2019, Woolworths partnered with Spier Wine Farm and the Sustainability Institute to launch a community learning farm near Stellenbosch - The Living Soils Farm.
Wastewater yin-yang pond
EVENT GREENING FORUM
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) showcased our wastewater initiatives in a case study around being water-wise
Hitting the mark at every price point
SAM VENTER
An article highlighting our wine-making skills, placing the Spier brand in a unique space where we offer good intrinsic value to consumers in every price tier.
Pioneering regenerative farming
BOLANDER
An article speaking to the wine industry shift from sustainable to regenerative farming and placing Spier as a leading brand in that journey.
The 9th most beautiful wine farm in the world
FORBES.COM
With the world opening up for international travel, Forbes compiled a study of the more Instagram-able vineyards in the world and we ranked 9th, the highest of any vineyard in the southern hemisphere.
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Young Farmers Gain Valuable Insights at Woolworths Waterstone
Sixteen aspiring young farmer interns from the Living Soils Community Learning farm recently took a break from their farming studies to immerse themselves in the world of retail. This unique opportunity saw the interns spending a week at Woolworths’ flagship Waterstone store, where they delved into the intricacies of the food supply chain and customer service.