Spier Wine Farm
One of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Spier blends award-winning wines, sustainability, art, and culinary excellence in the heart of Stellenbosch.
Description
Spier, in Stellenbosch, is a South African treasure that beautifully marries wine, sustainability, and culture. As one of the oldest wine farms in the country, Spier has a rich history dating back to 1692.
Spier is deeply committed to ethical practices and environmental preservation. Wine lovers can enjoy tastings featuring an array of award-winning wines in their inviting tasting room.
Beyond wine, Spier offers farm-to-table dining and cultural experiences, including art exhibitions. With breathtaking surroundings and additional attractions like a hotel and a bird of prey rehabilitation center, Spier promises an enriching and unforgettable visit for those seeking wine, food, and culture.
Company Group
Spier Wine Farm
Email Address
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery: info@vadas.co.za
Tours: spier@segwaytours.co.za
Spa: thespa@spier.co.za
Phone Number
021 809 1100 | General
021 809 1137 | Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery
021 809 1142 | Picnickery
021 809 1147 | Wine Tasting
021 809 1157 | Tours
021 809 1931 | Spa
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Google Rating
4.5 ★ | 2,000+ Google reviewsActivities
Art Exhibitions | Eagle Encounters | Elemental Play Garden | Food Garden | Mountain Biking | Picnics | Segway Tours | Shop | Spa | Vineyard & nature walks | Wine Tasting
Experiences
Wine Tasting & Blending: Sample Spier’s award-winning wines or create your own blend in an interactive winemaker-led session, all while overlooking the scenic vineyards.
Art & Culture Trail: Explore contemporary South African art installations, historic Cape Dutch architecture, and exhibitions that celebrate creativity and heritage.
Farm & Nature Experiences: Discover the organic food garden, regenerative farming practices, and scenic walking or cycling trails that showcase the estate’s sustainable spirit.
Family Adventures: Visit the Elemental Play Garden and Eagle Encounters for an inspiring day of outdoor play and wildlife education, perfect for families with kids.
Dining & Picnics: Enjoy farm-to-table meals at Vadas Smokehouse or the Spier Hotel Restaurant, or pre-book a gourmet picnic under the trees beside the dam.
Estimate Duration
1 – 2 Hours
Tasting Options
Spier Tasting | R85: Choose three wines from the Signature range, plus one from each of the premium ranges (21 Gables, Creative Block, Seaward).
Chocolate & Wine Tasting | R110: Pair Creative Block wines with specially crafted chocolates designed to enhance and complement each wine’s flavour profile.
Winemaker Selection | R110: Taste premium wines from the 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges, including a sample of the First Stone organic red blend.
Organic Wine Tasting | R140: Experience six wines that showcase Spier’s commitment to organic, regenerative farming and naturally expressive flavours.
Wine Blending Experience | R300: Join a guided session with Spier’s winemaking team and create your own custom wine blend (booking essential; groups 10–30).
Children’s Grape Juice Tasting | R80: A fun, interactive tasting for kids featuring two grape juices and a sweet treat inspired by the farm’s gardens.
Tasting Hours
Available daily:
Wine Tasting & Sales: 09h00 – 17h00
Last tasting: 16h00
Tours
Segway Vineyard Tour: Explore vineyards and farm plains on a Segway, learning about farm practices with views of the Helderberg mountains. Must be over 10 years old, under 120 kg, minimum 2 pax.
Food Garden Self-Harvesting: Visit the Food Garden to harvest seasonal produce and learn regenerative farming techniques. Morning sessions (09h00–11h00) Tuesday to Saturday. From R170.
Self-Guided Audio Walks: Discover the farm’s heritage, architecture, art, and environment at your own pace with audio tours via the VoiceMap app (15 / 20 / 60 min options).
Dietary Options
Gluten-free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Dress Code
Casual
Restaurants
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery: Under ancient oaks, enjoy wood-fired comfort food. Ethically raised meats and seasonal produce. Families and groups welcome on the lawn.
Spier Hotel Restaurant: Fine dining with locally-sourced, seasonal dishes. Sophisticated setting among the vineyards. Perfect for a leisurely meal.
Picnickery (Picnics at Spier): Pre-book gourmet picnic baskets. Includes blankets, cutlery, and glassware. Collect 12h00–14h00. Enjoy under oak trees or by the dam.
Bubbles & Braai: Pop-up BBQ on the Werf. Open fair-weather weekends and public holidays 12h00–15h00. Karoo lamb, burgers, boeries paired with Spier wines.
Picnics
Price: R395 per adult | R180 per child (under 13 years)
Standard / Seasonal Picnic Basket: Pre-packed baskets include artisanal breads, cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, seasonal salads, sweet treats, and bottled water or juice. Blankets, cutlery, and glassware are provided for a complete, hassle-free outdoor dining experience.
Build-Your-Own Picnic: Handpick fresh items from the Picnickery to assemble a personalised picnic basket. Choose from breads, cheeses, deli meats, salads, snacks, and seasonal produce. Ideal for a tailored culinary experience outdoors.
Vegan, Vegetarian & Kids Picnic Options: Dietary-specific baskets feature farm-fresh ingredients, seasonal vegetables, plant-based treats, or kid-friendly favourites. Each basket is curated to match dietary needs while providing a full picnic experience.
Picnic Policies
- Booking: Required 24 hours in advance
- Pick-up Time: 12h00 – 14h00
- Return Time: By 16h30
- Note: Outside food and drinks are not permitted
Child Friendly Policy
Child friendly: Elemental Play Garden, children’s grape juice tasting and family events available
What to Bring
Camera | Comfortable shoes | Sun hat | Water bottle
Additional Information
- Spier is a working farm with art installations, a bird of prey rehabilitation centre and seasonal events.
- Picnics must be pre-booked via Dineplan and are collected from the Picnickery.
- Some areas and experiences (Segway, blending, spa) have age or health restrictions and require advance booking.
Insider Guides
- Book Ahead: Reserve in advance for popular experiences like the Segway tour or picnic spots.
- Plan to Linger: There’s more than wine — explore the art and farm animals,
- Arrive before late afternoon for the best dam-side light and quieter tastings.
- Combine a tasting with a walk through the food garden for seasonal produce and farm-to-table context.
Weather Considerations
Ideal Weather: Sunny, warm, clear skies
Rain Alert: Moderate rain (40–60%) may affect Segway tours, picnics, and vineyard walks. Some experiences may move indoors.
Weather Experience: Most attractions are outdoors. Rain or wind can limit tours, dining, and play areas. Plan for clear weather.
Reservation Policies
- Reservations are recommended for wine tastings, picnics and restaurant dining — especially on weekends and holidays.
- Reservations are required for specialised experiences including the wine‑blending session, Segway vineyard tours and group bookings (8+ guests).
- Segway tours have a minimum age of 10 years (12 years for longer tours).
- Walk‑ins may be accepted for standard tastings, subject to availability.
Estimate Price Range
R200 – R300+
- Entry: Free
- Wine Tasting: R85 – R140+
- Tours: R150 – R850+
- Picnics: R180 – R395+
- Restaurants: R100 – R350+
- Activities: R80 – R150+
- Spa Treatments: R200 – R950+
Pricing & Entry Fees
Entry | Free
Wine Tasting:
Standard Tasting: R85
Chocolate & Wine Pairing: R110
Premium/Reserve Tasting: R110 – R140+
Restaurants & Picnics:
Spier Hotel Restaurant: R150 – R350+
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery: R100 – R250+
Picnic Baskets: R395 per adult / R180 per child
Spa Treatments:
Treatments: R200 – R950+
Activities:
General: R80 – R150+
Tours:
Segway Tours: R499 – R850+
Wine Blending Experience: R300
Guided Farm Walks: R150 – R250+
Booking Methods
Dineplan | Email | Phone | Website
Must Tries
Wine & Chocolate Pairing: Savour handcrafted chocolates paired with the Creative Block wine range for a playful flavour match.
Wine Blending Experience: Join the winemaking team to craft your own blend and take home a personalised bottle.
Riverside Picnic Basket: Relax beneath ancient oaks or by the dam with a gourmet picnic basket filled with farm‑fresh seasonal delights.
Highlights
Segway Vineyard Tour: Glide through vineyards on a Segway, learning about the estate’s vineyards and regenerative practices.
Elemental Play Garden: Kids explore water, earth, air and fire in this immersive natural playground built on the estate.
Art Trail Across the Estate: Wander among contemporary sculptures, historic Cape Dutch buildings and one of South Africa’s largest private art collections.
Art collections
Award‑winning wines
Child friendly
Contemporary art
Eagle encounters
Eco-friendly practices
Elemental play garden
Family activities
Food garden
Gift shops
Historic buildings
Kids’ play areas
Mountain bike trails
Nature walks
Parking onsite
Picnics
Restaurants & cafés
Restrooms
Scenic vineyards
Segway tours
Self-guided walks
Shops & wine cellar
Spa & wellness centre
Stunning mountain views
Tasting room
Vineyard walks
Wheelchair accessible
Wi‑fi
Wine blending experience
Not dog friendly
Features
- Art collections
- Award‑winning wines
- Child friendly
- Contemporary art
- Eagle encounters
- Eco-friendly practices
- Elemental play garden
- Family activities
- Food garden
- Gift shops
- Historic buildings
- Kids’ play areas
- Mountain bike trails
- Nature walks
- Parking onsite
- Picnics
- Restaurants & cafés
- Restrooms
- Scenic vineyards
- Segway tours
- Self-guided walks
- Shops & wine cellar
- Spa & wellness centre
- Stunning mountain views
- Tasting room
- Vineyard walks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi‑fi
- Wine blending experience
- Not dog friendly
Must Tries
Wine & Chocolate Pairing: Savour handcrafted chocolates paired with the Creative Block wine range for a playful flavour match.
Wine Blending Experience: Join the winemaking team to craft your own blend and take home a personalised bottle.
Riverside Picnic Basket: Relax beneath ancient oaks or by the dam with a gourmet picnic basket filled with farm‑fresh seasonal delights.
Highlights
Segway Vineyard Tour: Glide through vineyards on a Segway, learning about the estate’s vineyards and regenerative practices.
Elemental Play Garden: Kids explore water, earth, air and fire in this immersive natural playground built on the estate.
Art Trail Across the Estate: Wander among contemporary sculptures, historic Cape Dutch buildings and one of South Africa’s largest private art collections.
Address
R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
Parking: Free parking available on-site
Opening Hours
| Monday – Sunday | 08h00 – 21h00 |
| Wine Tasting & Sales | 09h00 – 17h00 |
| Picnickery | 09h00 – 17h00 |
| Food Garden | 08h00 – 17h00 |
| Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery | 09h00 – 21h00 |
| Breakfast (Vadas) | 09h00 – 11h00 |
| Lunch (Vadas) | 12h00 – 16h00 |
| Dinner (Vadas, Wed – Sat) | 17h00 – 21h00 |
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