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		<title>Feasts, fun &amp; family</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRING THE KIDS, THE GRANDKIDS, THE OUPAS AND THE OUMAS – BECAUSE THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT SPIER THIS EASTER. Easter is just better at the farm. Whether you’re a little one racing around in search of a hidden chocolate treasure or a much bigger one on the hunt for the ultimate food and wine experience, Spier serves up perfect family moments. Fresh air, nutritious food, award-winning wine and loved ones all around you – these are the essential ingredients for an Easter family picnic in the beautiful winelands. Easter Scavenger Hunt For The Kids  It’s that time of year again when the Easter Bunny comes out to play at Spier Wine Farm. This annual event, which has the little ones find clues around the farm, is packed full of fun, problem-solving and a surprise Easter hamper for the kids. Parents, no Easter eggs for you, but there will be a few wine tasting stations along the way. Suited for kids aged 3-12 Friday 18 April &#8211; Sunday 20 April, from 9:00-15.30 Cost per child: R200 Celebrate Easter With A Picnic  Share memorable moments with loved ones this Easter – and what better way to do that than by sharing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spier’s Johan Jordaan Named Global Chenin Blanc Master</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cellar Master Johan Jordaan named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the prestigious Master Winemaker 100 awards  For Immediate Release &#124; February 2025  (Stellenbosch, South Africa) Most winemakers will say that when it comes to their favourites, all grape varieties are equal, but in truth, some are more equal than others. Spier&#8217;s Cellar Master Johan Jordaan, a veritable magician with any cultivar, inevitably shows his true prowess when it comes to the workhorse variety Chenin Blanc. A versatile and dynamic grape, Johan&#8217;s expert touch with the golden grape has just earned him global recognition. Jordaan was recently named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the prestigious Master Winemaker 100 awards in Paris. This honour follows outstanding performances by three Spier Chenin Blancs in The Global Wine Masters competition, where the Spier Good Natured Chenin Blanc 2023 and Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2022 both earned Master gold medals, while the Seaward Chenin Blanc 2023 was awarded a silver. Mastering South Africa&#8217;s Heritage Grape The coveted title puts Spier in comfortable company, sharing the podium with some of the world’s most elite producers. Jordaan joins just two other South African winemakers honoured in this year&#8217;s Master Winemaker 100, namely Bruce Jack of Bruce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the Soil Room at Spier</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPIER’S LOVE OF THE LAND MADE VISIBLE Stellenbosch, South Africa – At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation and re-planting programmes. Everywhere on the farm, the passion for life from the ground up is almost tangible. Now the new Soil Room adjoining Spier’s Cowshed Shop is a dedicated space where visitors can experience the farm’s regenerative mastery, firsthand.  The Soil Room shows Spier’s mission to not only sustain the land but actively keep improving it. Curated with artistry and attention to detail, it’s a living showcase of Spier’s unending work in propagating indigenous species, restoring biodiversity, and keeping healthy ecosystems in balance. Meet the Visionaries Behind Spier’s Regenerative Practices    The Soil Room makes tangible the life’s work of Spier’s dedicated team: people who have made it their mission to transform the farm, one living thing at a time. All who live and work at Spier have inculcated this philosophy into their daily lives and tasks. Many exceptional individuals have driven this ethos with passion and decades of commitment, meet three of them: Wilton Sikhosana, Nursery Manager, has overseen the propagation of indigenous species, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make Valentine’s Day magical and memorable at Spier</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Romantic Picnic Feast Make Valentine’s Day magical and memorable at Spier. Nothing says, ‘I adore you’, quite like a summer evening picnic. Collect your picnic basket filled with nutritious farm-fresh food, find a comfy spot on the werf, and get ready for a summer evening of live music, delicious food, celebratory bubbles and a whole lot of love. Settle down and sip on the Spier Cap Classique Brut Rosè and enjoy a romantic night on the farm. Setting the mood will be the singer/songwriter Jabulile Majola, whose captivating sounds and heartfelt lyrics will provide the perfect soundtrack to your evening under the stars. VALENTINE&#8217;S PICNIC MENU Spier Cap Classique Brut Rosé, deliciously chilled Cheese selection of boerenkaas, brie, marinated olives and membrillo with seed crackers and focaccia Summer stone fruit &#38; tomato salad Salt baked beetroot &#38; berries salad Half rotisserie chicken with truffled aioli Chocolate inspired dessert *Vegetarian and vegan picnic options are also available. Event diary details: WHEN: FEBRUARY 14, 2025 TIME: 6:30pm &#8211; 8:30pm PLACE: Spier Werf COST: R995 Picnic for two including a complimentary bottle of Spier Cap Classique Brut Rosé Bookings are essential. www.spier.co.za  ]]></description>
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		<title>Five-star Distinction for Spier’s Prestige Cuvée by Platter&#8217;s 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier celebrates coveted five-star rating in South Africa&#8217;s definitive wine guide One of South Africa&#8217;s oldest and most loved working wine farms has achieved a remarkable distinction in the 45th edition of Platter&#8217;s Wine Guide. Spier has earned the coveted five-star rating for its Prestige Cuvée Cap Classique 2016 representing excellence in Cap Classique. Besides this prestigious rating, the following Spier wines also received these top-honours:  Creative Block 2 2024 – 4.5 stars Creative Block 3 2021 – 4.5 stars Creative Block 5 2021 – 4.5 stars Farmer Angus Organic Red 2018 – 4.5 stars The Platter&#8217;s Guide, South Africa&#8217;s most comprehensive wine companion since 1980, is considered the benchmark for excellence in the local industry. Its rigorous tasting process, combining sighted and blind evaluations, makes these ratings particularly meaningful in the guide&#8217;s assessment of over 8,000 wines. &#8220;This recognition feels especially noteworthy for our Prestige Cuvée,&#8221; says Cellar Master Johan Jordaan. &#8220;It&#8217;s a bottle-fermented sparkling wine that is really about embodies patience – crafted only in exceptional vintages and given time to develop its full character over eight years. To see it shine alongside our Creative Block 2, 3 and 5 and Farmer Angus Organic Red validates our commitment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spier announced as official wine partner to the Sunshine Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier Wine Farm is excited to announce its partnership with the Sunshine Tour as the official wine partner! With this significant collaboration, Spier is set to join in on the South African sporting calendar. As the exclusive wine sponsor for seven men’s events and two ladies’ events throughout the 2024-2025 tour period, Spier will elevate the experience of both players and golf fans. The Sunshine Tour – a spectacular showcase of talent from Southern Africa and beyond – offers golfers the chance to rise through the ranks and shine on a global stage. Spier’s selection of premium wines, including their acclaimed, multi-award-winning Creative Block blends, will be front and centre, offering an unmatched experience to attendees. &#8220;We admire how the Sunshine Tour has brought out the best in local talent &#8211; and it’s a privilege to be in the game, and on the international stage too, as a wine partner. As we pour our award-winning wines, golf fans will experience the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that Spier represents,&#8221; said Frans Smit, Managing Director for Spier Wine Farm. The Sunshine Tour, known for its legacy of producing world-class golfers, will see Spier wines flowing at some of the most anticipated events, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harness the power of plants at Spier’s new workshops</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch is hosting monthly workshops where guests can learn important lessons from Mother Nature – and a few other plant experts – about the power of plants, flowers and fermented foods. Discover the healing properties of herbs, how to improve your gut health with fermenting food, why the right flower arrangement will set the mood of any event, and what to do when propagating plants. Here’s a list of what’s on offer: 17 August – Herbal health Spier’s resident phytotherapist, Dr Caren Hauptfleish, shares homegrown, herbal remedies for maintaining a strong immune system during winter.  31 August – Fermentation fundamentals Join Megan McCarthy from the Spier Food Garden to discover the fundamentals of fermentation, and learn how to make sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and other fermented treats. 21 September – Flower power Learn the beautiful art of foam-free flower arranging. Leave with a floral creation and plenty of decorative ideas for summer holiday celebrations. 5 October – Horticulture from Home Spier Food Garden’s very own green-thumbed Megan McCarthy shares top techniques to propagate almost any plant. The workshops all take place at Spier’s Cowshed from 09:00 –12:00 and include a morning coffee followed by a light lunch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spier Celebrates Award-Winning Wines Across Every Price Point</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier added a total of 21 top-shelf accolades to their awards cabinet in the 2023 award season, including 11 Gold and two Double Gold medals, three 4.5-star Platter-rated wines, and two South African Top 10 wines. 2023 was a golden award season for Spier. The 332-year-old Stellenbosch farm brought home over 21 awards, including the Drinks Business Ethical Award and recognised as Best South African Producer 1993-2023 at Mundus Vini Spring. These accolades are an encouraging sign of Spier&#8217;s dedication to crafting high-quality wines while implementing regenerative agriculture practices in the vineyard. As one of the most awarded wineries in South Africa, Spier Cellar Master Johan Jordaan reflects on these unprecedented achievements: &#8220;While we&#8217;re deeply honoured by these awards, recognition isn&#8217;t the reason we do what we do. Rather, these accolades serve as a reminder that our dedication to caring for the land and our people translates into quality wines. Ultimately, that&#8217;s the true reward.&#8221; A Toast to Every Tier Spier&#8217;s philosophy shines across its portfolio, offering award-winning wines for every budget. The crown jewel, the Frans K. Smit collection is named after the former Cellar Master of 27 years. It includes a nuanced Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend and a vibrant, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spier’s Tree-preneurs branch out at Upcycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, it might seem like something out of a fantastical tale: Spekboom in wine cans, proteas in pant pockets, fynbos in milk cartons. Yet, these plants hold the key to empowering communities. As a Spier Growing For Good initiative, Tree-preneurs is a project that teaches members of impoverished communities within the Cape how to care for indigenous plants. Once the seedlings they’ve been given to nurture are big enough, they are exchanged for food vouchers, clothing, bicycles, educational support, and other essentials. Tree-preneurs is rooted in the “waste not, want not” philosophy. As a rule, they don&#8217;t purchase anything — no water, no pots. Instead, they creatively reuse what&#8217;s already there. Water is collected when it rains, and seedlings are planted in recycled items like coffee cups and paint tins. This commitment to upcycling is core to Tree-preneurs, and it&#8217;s exactly why they&#8217;ve been invited to showcase their innovative creations at this month&#8217;s Upcycle event. The brainchild of Tétris Design and Build, a leading figure in global design and part of the JLL Group, the Upcycle event brings together artists and designers for a unique project. They&#8217;re turning old office furniture that&#8217;s no longer in use into a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Matured to perfection over eight years, Spier proudly releases the small-lot 2016 Prestige Cuvée Cap Classique</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to winemaking, Cap Classique is not your standard bottle of wine. For winemakers up to the task, crafting a Cap Classique shifts into the territory of a magnum opus, a bona fide obsession that requires earlier harvesting, techniques like manual bottle ‘riddling’, and above all, flutes-full of patience. Put simply, it’s not for everyone. But when done well, the output easily surpasses the additional input. Case in hand, Spier’s latest release: 2016 Prestige Cuvée. Launched with the 2013 vintage and followed on by the 2015, the 2016 marks only the third time this Cap Classique has been made. Produced only from outstanding lots, the grapes for the 2016 Prestige Cuvée were harvested during one of the worst drought periods the Western Cape has ever faced.The 2016 vintage marks just the third time Spier has produced its Prestige Cuvée Cap Classique sparkling wine. First launched in 2013 and again in 2015, this rare cap classique is only made in outstanding vintages. The 2016 vintage was one of the worst droughts the Western Cape region has ever faced; yet while the water table was low, the grape quality was exceptional. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes reached unparalleled concentration [...]]]></description>
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