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Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery to open November 2018
MAY 17, 2018 | Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery will open in November in the Jonkershuis building, following renovations. The last trading day for Hoghouse BBQ and Bakery was Sunday 20th May 2018.
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Braised beef short rib with buttery mash
MAY 16, 2018 | There are few dishes as comforting as a slow braised pot of beef short rib, cooked in red wine. Smoked paprika adds a delightful depth of flavour, and creates a deep colour that almost looks like dark chocolate. Buttery mashed potato makes the perfect companion. Comfort food galore!
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Meet the team: Stefan Huggett
MAY 14, 2018 | Stefan joined Spier’s conferencing team at the beginning of 2018 as a Corporate Sales Executive.
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Meet the winemaker: Tania Kleintjes
APRIL 24, 2018 | Tania Kleintjes joined Spier in 2007 as assistant red wine winemaker, and has been responsible for crafting Spier’s range of organic wines since 2016.
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Harvest 2018: Lower yields deliver outstanding quality
APRIL 19, 2018 | Due to the severity of the Cape’s continuing drought, Spier has seen a 15% reduction in the 2018 harvest compared to the forecasted yield.
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In the Vineyards: The Big Storm
APRIL 19, 2018 | Alfrieda and Niklaas Hanse, supervisors at Spier’s Nooitgedacht farm, have started the first day of harvest. Follow the 'big storm'.
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