wine

CONSTELLATIONS, AN ARRAY OF THEATRICAL CAMPFIRE GATHERINGS, TO DAZZLE SPECTATORS AT SPIER THIS SUMMER

November 17, 2020

Starting 26 November, Spier Wine Farm will host Constellations, conceptualised by internationally acclaimed theatre director and playwright Brett Bailey. Over the course of [...]

How to savour Merlot this International Merlot Day

October 30, 2020

Luscious, velvety, approachable, little wonder Merlot has an entire day dedicated its many merits. International Merlot Day takes place annually on 7 November, inviting [...]

De Toren Cellar Master: Charles Williams

September 21, 2020

Multiple award-winning winemaker Charles Williams is the current Cellar Master at De Toren Private Cellar, a key position that he has held since 2019. But his history with [...]

What’s the secret behind one of the world’s most luxurious, most highly awarded wines?

September 18, 2020

If you were asked to identify the world’s most luxurious wines, the cognoscenti among you might cite something suitably French, involving the word “Chateau”. The [...]

10 Spier wines awarded Medals of Excellence by Tim Atkin in his 2020 South Africa Special Report

September 10, 2020

Globally renowned UK-based Master of Wine Tim Atkin has awarded Medals of Excellence to 10 of Spier’s wines for each achieving a rating of 90 and above. Featured in his [...]

Lighter and greener but just as delicious: Premium Spier wines now available in cans

September 9, 2020

Spier Cans Collection - Ice Block red 3648_Michelle Parkin Photography (HR)

South Africa’s favourites — Sauvignon Blanc, rosé and Merlot — are now available from Spier in 250ml cans, each crafted by acclaimed Cellar Master Frans Smit and his [...]

Women are key to one of the world’s most luxurious wines

August 13, 2020

Front - Michelle Radloff, Back- Rochelle Scheffers

Sixty percent of the permanent vineyard and cellar team at De Toren Private Cellar is female. What’s more, the harvesters and vineyard tenders are female only. It’s an [...]

Asian-style, slow-braised pork belly with orange & soy

July 28, 2020

Get creative in your kitchen with an aromatic and tender Asian-style slow-braised pork belly. This recipe from Spier Wine Farm is so good, you’ll want to make it over and [...]

Warm up with hearty, slow-braised Karoo lamb shank

July 3, 2020

Spier Slow Braised Karoo Lamb Shank (LR)

Courtesy of the Spier Hotel, this hearty, warming dish is winter comfort food at its best. The delicious slow-braised Karoo lamb shanks can be cooked until the meat falls off [...]

Spier’s new secret is out!

June 23, 2020

Lovers of rosé sparkling take note! The vivacious taste of Spier Secret Sparkling has been re-wrapped with an eye-catching fresh look. The chic new label has floral [...]

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