A CHANGE OF SEASONS FOR SPIER AS THE WINE FARM APPOINTS JOHAN JORDAAN AS CELLAR MASTER…

Johan Jordan, with 13 years experience as a winemaker at Spier, is appointed as Cellar Master....

July 15th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Control Union Vegan Standard certification, ethical farming, FSSC 22000 organically certified, Growing for Good initiatives, , , , , Stellenbosch, Wine Industry Ethical Trade Associations (WIETA), WWF Conservation Champion|

Spier Farm people – meet Ben Ngubesilo, banqueting manager

Spier Farm People - the reason for its success.

July 21st, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Ben Ngubesilo, Spier, , , Spier Wines, Stellenbosch Hotels, Winelands Hotels|
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Spier’s Free time on the Farm

Free Time At Spier. How Will You Spend It? Book 3 nights. Have 20% off. Time to catch your breath and ease the pace. Enjoy three nights of peace and quiet, with farm meals and picnics, award-winning wines, plenty of quiet time, and the cosy feeling of the winelands in winter – on an historical

April 17th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: 8 Restaurant, , , , Spier Wines, Winter Special|
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Spier, it’s all about the people, Wilton Sikhosana

Wilton Sikhosana at work It’s all about people, the hospitality and wine industry – especially at Spier, such a diverse and exciting Wine Estate, Winery, Hotel, Restaurants and and and…. Spier is home to a diverse bunch of passionate people, doing what they love, and committed to making a difference every day. The green fingered

March 26th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings, Questions & Answers with the Pros|Tags: , , , |
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Spier people – Heinrich “Bones” Opperman – Senior Cellar Assistant

Heinrich Opperman_Senior Cellar Assistant Spier is home to a diverse bunch of passionate people, doing what they love, and committed to making a difference every day. Senior cellar assistant Heinrich Opperman, better known as Bones by his colleagues, joined Spier seven years ago as a farm worker. Now a senior cellar assistant, “the growth has

February 25th, 2017|Categories: Questions & Answers with the Pros|Tags: , , Spier Wines, |
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Outdoor Valentine’s Day movie at Spier: The Best of Me

The Spier Manor House Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable at Spier Wine Farm. Join us for an evening under the stars and settle in to watch the romantic drama, The Best of Me. Follow the story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who reunite after many years when they return to visit

January 20th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Movies at Spier, , Spier Estate Wines, |