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Discover the origin of early sapiens behaviour at Spier
AUGUST 20, 2018 | Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch hosts Origins of Early Sapiens Behaviour until February 2019. This multimedia compilation of displays and artefacts offers extraordinary insights into our early human ancestors, Homo sapiens.
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Springbok shank and barley soup
AUGUST 20, 2018 | At our Tasting Room this season, our Winter Tasting includes this hearty soup, paired with the majestic Spier Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Roasted pork belly with baked apples
AUGUST 03, 2018 | A simple cut of pork belly can become a show-stopping centerpiece if you cook it just right: meltingly soft meat topped with the crispiest golden crackling. Simplicity is key – serve it with baked apples and you have a meal fit for a king – especially if you serve it with a glass of the Creative Block 3.
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Material Gains: Contemporary African Art from the Spier Collection
JULY 25, 2018 | Material Gains, which opens 25 July at the Stellenbosch University Museum, showcases more than 50 works from Spier’s diverse collection of contemporary art. The pieces are by emerging and established artists working across the African continent – including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Congo and Nigeria.
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Exotic mushroom risotto with browned sage butter
JULY 12, 2018 | Browned butter with crispy sage gives an incredible edge to pasta, gnocchi or risotto. Try this easy risotto made with mixed exotic mushrooms – creamily decadent, it’s the stuff dreams are made of! Choose a good quality stock (or take the time to make your own) – it really makes a difference in the taste. Then tuck in with a glass of the Creative Block 5.
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Pizza with roasted tomatoes, pancetta and basil
JULY 03, 2018 | There’s no reason to go out into stormy winter weather when you can make this easy pizza at home instead. With a glass of Spier Signature Merlot in hand, the smell of freshly baked pizza from your own oven will be totally worth the effort! So, get a friend to help roll out and assemble, and create a truly memorable pizza night in.
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