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9 Things you don’t know about our Wine Tasting Room
JUNE 22, 2015 | We recently opened our new Wine Tasting Room – a large double-volume building with light streaming in through the glass doors, maximizing the view of the Helderberg Mountains. The process involved various conscious building practices. Here are some interesting facts about the conversion.
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Start your own food garden
MAY 28, 2015 | There are roughly 75 different species of herbs, fruit trees and vegetables growing in Spier’s food garden on the Werf. All farmed without the use of pesticides or artificial fertiliser, they are used by Eight restaurant and the Spier Hotel. Here Farmer John and Alford share their tips on how to start your own food garden at home.
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Spier partners with celebrated chef PJ Vadas
MAY 25, 2015 | Spier is partnering with celebrated chef PJ Vadas to bring a craft bakery and café to the farm’s historic farmyard, the Werf, in spring this year. It will be housed inside the restored Jonkershuis building (circa 1778) with a custom-built wood-fired oven at its heart. The bakery will offer freshly baked breads and pastries as well as a light menu, and will be open for breakfast and lunch.
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Saving energy at the Spier Hotel
MAY 13, 2015 | Recently we celebrated Earth Hour, but Earth Hour is just once a year – what are we doing the rest of the time to reduce our carbon emissions, and what can you do to help?
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Exciting change for Spier Secret festival
APRIL 16, 2015 | It’s that time of the year again, and we’re excited to announce the details for the fourth annual Spier Secret Festival taking place at Spier Wine Farm from 29 - 31 October.
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Signature Chenin Blanc Spritzer
APRIL 01, 2015 | Try our refreshing Signature Chenin Blanc Spritzer — the perfect partner for soaking up the last of the summer sunshine.
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