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Meet the team: Pearl Leqela
JUNE 06, 2018 | After a stint as a switchboard operator, Pearl joined the Spier Hotel’s front desk team, standing in for a colleague on maternity leave. At the start of 2018, her dedication, reliability and friendliness saw her being appointed as a permanent employee.
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Spier launches its hearty Winter Tasting
MAY 22, 2018 | When the mercury drops, the soup ladle and the wine glass are the best of friends.
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In the vineyards: The best time of the year
MAY 21, 2018 | Discover what makes harvest time on Spier's Nooitgedacht farm the busiest – and best – time of year.
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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 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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