HOW SOCIAL CONSCIENCE IS KEY TO SPIER’S BUSINESS MODEL IN SA
THE BUYER
By seeing to the needs of workers and practising regenerative farming, Spier has generated positivity in the local community and even abroad, where they’ve won many accolades for this work. Lisse Garnett asked Heidi Newton-King, who heads up Sustainability and Human Resources, for the secret to Spier’s success.
SPIER LIGHT ART 2023
HOUSE & GARDEN
Celebrating the fifth edition of Spier Light Art - hosted at Spier Wine Farm from 10 March to 10 April 2023 - exhibition curators Jay Pather and Vaughn Sadie reflect on the passage of time and the complexity of light.
BBC RADIO 4 ON YOUR FARM
BBC RADIO 4
Earlier this year, BBC Radio 4 interviewer Charlotte Ashton joined farm manager Orlando Filander on a farm tour, learning about our regenerative farming practices that incorporate animals, vineyards and shelterbelts with endemic flora.
They specifically discuss our conversion to organic farming before Charlotte moves on to the cellar, where organic winemaker Tania Kleintjes discusses the difference between organic and conventional wines.
SPIER WINE FARM WON THE ETHICAL AWARD AT THE INTERNATIONAL DRINKS BUSINESS GREEN AWARDS 2022
THE DRINKS BUSINESS
This special prize is awarded to a business that is committed to improving and benefiting surrounding communities and carries out best ethical practices in their day-to-day operations.
The Ethical Award recognises Spier’s comprehensive efforts to ensure the fair and responsible treatment of workers throughout its supply chain. These efforts – as well as compliance with leading local and international ethical certifications – forms part of Spier Growing for Good: a range of initiatives empowering communities to create positive social and environmental change.
LIVING SOILS COMMUNITY LEARNING FARM
SUNDAY TIMES
In 2019, Woolworths partnered with Spier Wine Farm and the Sustainability Institute to launch a community learning farm near Stellenbosch - the Living Soils Farm.
CREATING A SELF-REGULATING NATURAL ECOSYSTEM
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
Spier's earth-friendly ethos is increasingly appealing to consumers, along with its transparency regarding what goes into the wines - something that helps to increase consumer trust.
STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND AND BEYOND
STELLENBOSCH 360
Mariota Enthoven (from the family that owns and manages Spier) highlights the importance of caring for the environment and systems design – incorporating tourism and a diversity of product offerings – to achieve prosperous environmental sustainability
ELEMENTAL GARDEN
LANDSCAPE SA
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch recently enhanced its offering to visitors with the addition of a children's play garden. Contours Landscapes received a silver award in the 2022 SALI Awards of Excellence for the construction and installation of the garden.
HAS ORGANIC WINE REACHED ITS 'TIPPLING POINT' ?
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
Consumer demand for more naturally produced wines that taste just as good as more familiar products has seen the organic wine sector rising to meet the challenge, both globally and at home.
ORGANIC WINE IS HERE TO STAY
ECO BALANCE LIFESTYLE
The results of this approach are appreciated in the bottle. Importantly, organic wine isn't just a trend or a fad. It's not new; in fact, winemakers such as Kleintjes have spent years creating rich, palatable wines that can meet the most rigorous standards.
SPIER WEN HANDEVOL WYNTROFEES
DIE BURGER (SUID KAAP)
Met nie minder as drie trofees is Spier vanjaar aangewys as die algeheel suksesvolste produsent by die Trofeewynskou.
UITBLINKER-WYNPRODUSENTE KRY HOOGSTE EER BY TROFEEWYNSKOU
DIE BURGER (SUID KAAP)
By die 2022 Trofeewynskou op 6 Julie, is Spier-wynlandgoed as die algehele mees suksesvolle produsent aangewys.
LUXURY AND SUPERB WINES AWAIT YOU AT SPIER!
FARMERS WEEKLY
Spier's wines are produced from organic vines and are sold in 60 countries. The estate is on of South Africa's three biggest-selling wine brands and has twice been named the South African Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, in 2011 and 2018.
GOUD, VAN DIE GROND AF OP
DIE BURGER
Spier vier met trots 'n skitterende 2021-toekenningseisoen!
THE DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WINELAND
Spier has long been known for the breadth and depth of its environmentally friendly approach to everything from winemaking to visitor experiences, but several challenges and changes over the past two years have renewed its focus on its wine heritage
LIVING SOILS COMMUNITY LEARNING FARM
SUNDAY TIMES
In 2019, Woolworths partnered with Spier Wine Farm and the Sustainability Institute to launch a community learning farm near Stellenbosch - The Living Soils Farm.
WASTEWATER YIN-YANG POND
EVENT GREENING FORUM
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) showcased our wastewater initiatives in a case study around being water-wise
HITTING THE MARK AT EVERY PRICE POINT
SAM VENTER
An article highlighting our wine-making skills, placing the Spier brand in a unique space where we offer good intrinsic value to consumers in every price tier.
PIONEERING REGENERATIVE FARMING
BOLANDER
An article speaking to the wine industry shift from sustainable to regenerative farming and placing Spier as a leading brand in that journey.
THE 9TH MOST BEAUTIFUL WINE FARM IN THE WORLD
FORBES.COM
With the world opening up for international travel, Forbes compiled a study of the more Instagram-able vineyards in the world and we ranked 9th, the highest of any vineyard in the southern hemisphere.
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YOUNG FARMERS GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS AT WOOLWORTHS WATERSTONE
Sixteen aspiring young farmer interns from the Living Soils Community Learning farm recently took a break from their farming studies to immerse themselves in the world of retail. This unique opportunity saw the interns spending a week at Woolworths’ flagship Waterstone store, where they delved into the intricacies of the food supply chain and customer service.