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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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Acclaim for Spier at the 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards
APRIL 19, 2018 | Spier received silver at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 in the category of Decent Work and Inclusion at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town last night.
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A business with a conscience
APRIL 17, 2018 | The South African wine industry has struggled with severe challenges over the past few years, resulting in only one in seven wine producers making a profit.
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Smoked ham & cranberry pot pies
APRIL 16, 2018 | These little pot pies take very little time to whip up. Perfect for a comforting mid-week dinner while it’s stormy outside. The filling will keep well for a few days in the fridge. Just top with a fresh circle of puff pastry and bake until golden. The filling is quite saucy, so feel free to serve it on fluffy mashed potato if you prefer!
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In the Vineyards: 42°C
APRIL 06, 2018 | Meet Alfrieda and Niklaas Hanse, supervisors at Spier’s Nooitgedacht farm, and find out more about the preparations for harvest.
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Raise a glass to the water made from air
MARCH 29, 2018 | Spier recently installed Water From Air™ machines in Eight, our farm-to-table restaurant, the Spier Hotel Reception and the Conference Centre. These machines harness the atmosphere’s humidity to make up to 1,500L of water a day.
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