Spier Wine Farm
One of South Africa’s oldest and most celebrated wine farms. 330+ years of history blended with regenerative farming, award-winning wines and family-friendly experiences.
Just outside Stellenbosch, Spier combines three centuries of Cape Dutch heritage with award-winning wines, chocolate pairings, art and picnics. Its regenerative farming and family experiences make it a complete Winelands day out.
Overview
Located just outside Stellenbosch, about 40 minutes from Cape Town, Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest and most celebrated wine farms. Combining over 330 years of history with contemporary sustainability, award-winning wines, exceptional food and family-friendly experiences, it has become one of the Cape Winelands’ most popular destinations.
Surrounded by vineyards, ancient oak trees and rolling farmland, Spier offers a complete Winelands experience, from wine tastings and riverside relaxation to art installations and dining. It is recognised for its wines and its commitment to regenerative farming, conservation and supporting South African artists and craftspeople.
History
Spier dates back to 1692, making it one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa. Established in the early years of the Cape Colony, it has evolved through centuries of winemaking, preserving Cape Dutch heritage while embracing innovation in viticulture and hospitality.
At the heart of the farm sits the oldest dated wine cellar still in use in South Africa, a reminder of Spier’s deep winemaking roots. Throughout its history the estate has continually evolved while preserving its Cape Dutch heritage, carefully restoring its historic buildings around the werf, its original farmyard. Today Spier is recognised not only for award-winning wines but also for its leadership in regenerative farming, ethical sourcing and community development, creating a destination that blends centuries of heritage with contemporary hospitality.
Art & Sustainability
Art is woven through the Spier experience. The farm is home to one of the largest contemporary art collections in the country, with works and installations displayed across the estate and celebrated each year through events such as Spier Light Art. Alongside this cultural commitment, Spier farms regeneratively – nurturing soil health, following the natural cycles of the land and championing ethical, organic-certified practices. Together, culture, agriculture and conservation exist here in genuine harmony.
Family & Estate Experiences
Spier offers far more than wine tasting. Visitors can enjoy tastings of organic-certified wines, seasonal picnics, riverside walks, soil-to-plate dining, the Segway vineyard tour and complimentary bicycles, alongside the Cowshed Shop and its artisan gifts. A playground on the historic werf and farm activities within walking distance of the hotel make Spier especially family-friendly, while the on-site hotel and spa round out one of the Cape Winelands’ most complete destinations.
Highlights
- Estate established in 1692
- Award-winning wines and tastings
- Contemporary South African art collection
- Regenerative farming and sustainability
- Family-friendly activities and picnics
- Luxury accommodation and farm-to-table dining
Wines Produced
Frans K. Smit
Spier’s icon wine, a limited-release flagship blend honouring former Cellar Master Frans K. Smit, showcasing the estate’s finest fruit with depth, structure and long cellaring potential.
21 Gables Chenin Blanc
A premium expression of Spier’s signature varietal, rich and textured with layered complexity from the acclaimed 21 Gables range.
Creative Block
A distinctive Bordeaux-style blend from the Creative Block range, combining classic varieties for a wine of balance, elegance and character.
Seaward Sauvignon Blanc
A coastal-influenced Sauvignon Blanc from the Seaward range, crisp and fresh with vivid aromatics shaped by the cooling ocean breezes.
Spier Signature Pinotage
An approachable, fruit-forward Pinotage from Spier’s well-loved Signature range, offering ripe berry character and smooth, easy-drinking appeal.
Spier Method Cap Classique
A traditional-method sparkling wine, crisp and elegant with fine bubbles and a fresh, celebratory finish.
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Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery
A smokehouse and bakery at Spier, cooking over fire and baking its own bread. Casual and family friendly, and open into the evening from Wednesday to Saturday.
ExploreSegway Vineyard Tours at Spier
Thirty minutes of training before anything else, then a guided ride out through the vineyard blocks at Spier with the Stellenbosch mountains around you. The short tour runs forty minutes on the vines, the longer one ninety. Riders who cannot complete the training do not go out, which tells you the training is real rather than a formality.
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