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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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		<title>The latest Cap Classique trends and why South Africans are loving it so much</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like bubbles rising in a flute, Cap Classique is on the ascent. Here are the latest trends and why South Africans are loving it so much. Not too long ago, we knew it as Methode Cap Classique, but after a strategic name update to strengthen its positioning and ease of recall, the Cap Classique category was reborn and has emerged stronger than ever. While many of us use terms like bubbly, Champagne, MCC and sparkling wine interchangeably, Cap Classique is not to be confused with the rest. Typically, sparkling wine is carbonated using a gassy production method not too far removed from a household SodaStream. What distinguishes Cap Classique is the careful process of fermentation in the bottle and the long period of time needed – usually a minimum of 12 months – for naturally occurring bubbles to form. Krone Caroline van Schalkwyk, Marketing Manager for the Cap Classique Association, stresses the element of time in the making of fine South African Cap Classique: ‘It’s an important differentiator because it recognises the additional investment producers make in the pursuit of higher quality,’ she says. In short, it takes a lot more work and technical ability to produce a Cap Classique, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make meetings matter at Spier</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meet at Spier Wine Farm and let the fresh farm air and free-range living stimulate your strategic thinking. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, you’ll enjoy all of the convenience but none of the hassle of coordinating a meet-up in the city.  Spier’s venues satisfy multiple group dynamics, accommodating intimate gatherings of a handful of people up to larger meetings of up to 30 attendees. Back-up generators make your meetings immune to load-shedding.  Historic buildings, modern meeting equipment, hearty catering options, award-winning wines and fun-filled activities give you space to connect with your team. Regenerative in the way they farm and do business, Spier will make your meeting good in every way. The Manor House  A favourite venue on the farm is the recently restored Manor House. The ‘Grand Old Dame’ of Spier is one of the oldest buildings on the farm and is available for your exclusive use. Old-world charm meets contemporary local art in this dynamic space – just take a moment to marvel at Wim Botha’s ‘Mieliepap Pieta’ – sparking discussion and fostering collaboration.  Perfect for intimate gatherings, business lunches or strategic sessions, the venue accommodates 6-24 guests, with two meeting rooms, a drawing room [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Summer Night’s Dream at Spier wine farm</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what happens in the twilight hours on a mid-summer evening at a Stellenbosch wine farm? Quite simply, it’s a magical celebration of nature and the imagination. A Summer Night’s Dream is an enchanting family-friendly show, staged outdoors in a magnificent natural amphitheatre on the farm. As night falls, a troupe of weird and wonderful characters gathers to create a world of fantasy, bringing the landscape alive with colour and sound. The hour-long performance features a cast of dancers, musicians, singers, and actors. The event starts on the Werf with a feast. Ticket options include Spier’s delicious food options, from a braai burger to a picnic spread. As the light of the day moves slowly into darkness, join the procession and make your way to the arena and settle down on the lush green lawn. Celebrate the festive season this year by doing something different with your whole family. Art, like food and wine, is best shared, which is why Spier is such an enthusiastic supporter of African artists and their creations. Housing one of the largest contemporary collections in the country, we believe art has the power to teach and inspire, encouraging us all to engage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Estate CEO almost by accident, yet wine lover by intention, meet intrepid investor Daniel R Mueller</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daniel R. Mueller was not planning on purchasing a wine estate initially. In fact, his intention was quite the opposite considering the large percentage of wine farms in South Africa. As an esteemed investment banker with over 25 years’ experience in the industry, having worked in Zurich, New York, and London, Daniel is not one to take risks. Yet when the opportunity arose to purchase De Toren Private Cellar, an award-winning, boutique winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa, he grabbed the chance, recognizing a good thing when he saw it. “Actually, I didn&#8217;t decide to invest in the wine industry! How it all happened, is that my Swiss friend Cedric Nicolas Schweri was informed of an estate for sale in South Africa. At that time, I was in the country, and when I picked Cedric up at the airport, he jumped into the car and said: ‘So, do you want to buy a wine farm together?’” “I jokingly replied that it was a way to turn a big fortune into a small fortune! But when Cedric mentioned that he was looking at De Toren, I said: ‘OK, fair enough, that is something else. That’s small. That&#8217;s boutique and profitable. And also a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Spier food favourites: Now available for home delivery and in-store purchase</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 13:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New online shop and delivery of delicious farm produce, ready meals and more Spier Farm Cafe has reopened as a farm store for browsing and collection of produce for nearby residents Whether you’re browsing on Spier’s new online food store or in person at the Spier Farm Cafe, one thing is guaranteed: you’ll be getting nourishing and delicious food for your pantry, fridge and freezer. The assortment on offer includes: Chef Hennie’s hassle-free and hearty frozen ready meals — including beef lasagna, bolognaise and bobotie, all made with Farmer Angus’s pasture-reared meats, and vegetarian favourites like aubergine parmigiana Vadas’s famous sourdough bread, tarts, pies and pastries — all made with local, stoneground organic flour Farmer Angus’s flavoursome beef, pork and eggs — all from happy animals that are pasture-reared on Spier farm without growth hormones or routine antibiotics A selection of Spier’s acclaimed wines (only for delivery when lockdown regulations permit) And coming soon, are freshly harvested organic vegetables and leaves grown at Spier without artificial fertilisers or pesticides. With every purchase, you won’t just be getting nourishing and delicious food, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting the ecosystem of local, small-scale, high-quality producers to which the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Spier Farm Café celebrates local food &amp; design</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Housed in a graceful gabled Cape Dutch building, the Spier Farm Café is now serving breakfast and lunch served by friendly, attentive staff against the serene backdrop of the rolling lawns and ancient oaks of Spier Wine Farm’s historic Werf (farmyard). The Spier Farm Café’s Chef, Hennie Nel, was previously at Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery where he served as head chef under the restaurant’s founder and acclaimed chef, PJ Vadas. Nel’s extensive cheffing experience includes stints in the kitchens of Open Door (formerly at Constantia Uitsig) and the former Maze by Gordon Ramsay at One &#38; Only Cape Town. Nel is passionate about cooking honest, authentic and unpretentious food made with top quality ingredients. Passionate about the environment, he and his team recycles as much as possible, sending minimal waste to landfill. In keeping with Spier’s sustainability ethos, local and ethical sourcing is also a priority. Farmer Angus McIntosh supplies the Café with meat reared on Spier’s pastures (without hormones or routine antibiotics) as well as eggs laid by happy, outdoor-roaming hens. The Café’s fresh bread and exquisitely flaky croissants are baked a stone’s throw away, at Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery. &#160; Simple, seasonal and sublime For breakfast, the star [...]]]></description>
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