Stellenbosch · Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Spier Wine Farm
300-year-old estate with a hotel, spa, restaurants, art collection and one of the Cape's biggest wine ranges.
About Spier Wine Farm
One of the oldest and largest wine estates in South Africa. A full destination with a hotel, spa, three restaurants, a raptor centre and a public art collection.
Spier is less a wine farm than a small village. Founded in 1692, the estate now spans a hotel, spa, three restaurants, conference facilities, a farm-to-table food programme, a raptor rehabilitation centre and a serious contemporary art collection.
History
Owned by the Enthoven family since 1993, Spier pioneered fair-trade wine, farm-to-table dining and public art in the winelands. The estate is a certified WWF Conservation Champion.
The wine experience
Tastings run all day in the Wine Tasting Centre. Options include the standard flight, Chocolate & Wine, Wine & Nougat, and the premium Creative Block pairing. Cellar tours run twice daily.
- Standard tasting
- Chocolate pairing
- Nougat pairing
- Cellar tour
Signature wines
- Creative Block 5 (Bordeaux blend)
- 21 Gables Chenin Blanc
- Frans K. Smit (flagship red)
- Signature range
Food on the estate
Vadas Smokehouse, Farm Kitchen (family-style) and Eight Restaurant (farm-to-table).
Pros and cons
An honest read from a driver who's been to every farm on this list.
Pros
- Everything on one property — hotel, spa, three restaurants, tastings, art walk
- Great value tastings — one of the lower entry prices for a top estate
- Genuinely child-friendly with a playground and picnic lawns
- Convenient location just off the R310 between Cape Town and Stellenbosch
- Award-winning sustainability and fair-trade credentials
Cons
- The scale means it can feel commercial versus a small family cellar
- Very popular — arrive early on weekends or book ahead
- Some of the top wines are only tasted on the premium flights
- Parking further from the tasting centre than at smaller farms
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about visiting Spier Wine Farm.
How much does a wine tasting at Spier Wine Farm cost?+
Tastings at Spier Wine Farm start from R100 per person. Options include Standard tasting, Chocolate pairing, Nougat pairing, Cellar tour. Prices are typically waived or discounted with a bottle purchase — confirm current rates directly with the estate as they change seasonally.
What are Spier Wine Farm's opening hours?+
Spier Wine Farm is open Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00. Tastings are pre-booked and the last tasting slot usually closes 60–90 minutes before the estate does, so arrive with time to spare.
How far is Spier Wine Farm from Cape Town and Stellenbosch?+
Spier Wine Farm is roughly 35 minutes by car from central Cape Town and about 10 minutes from Stellenbosch town, traffic depending. The estate is at R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch.
Do I need to book in advance at Spier Wine Farm?+
Yes — like most Stellenbosch estates, Spier Wine Farm works on pre-booked tastings, especially on weekends and in peak season (November–April). Walk-ins are sometimes possible mid-week but never guaranteed.
Is there food available at Spier Wine Farm?+
Vadas Smokehouse, Farm Kitchen (family-style) and Eight Restaurant (farm-to-table).
Can Stellenbosch Shuttles drive me to Spier Wine Farm?+
Yes. We run private, all-inclusive day tours to Spier Wine Farm and the wider Stellenbosch winelands from Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the Winelands hotels. One flat rate covers the vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls — you taste freely, we drive safely. Request a quote for your dates and group size.
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Visiting Spier Wine Farm? We'll drive.
One flat all-day rate — driver, fuel, tolls and cellar-door bottle collection included.