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

Additional Links

Hotel | Picnics | Restaurants | Shop | Spa | Tours | Wine Tasting

Email Address

General: info@spier.co.za
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

Social Media

Activities

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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