Spier, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, will celebrate the harvest season with a weekend full of fun activities, farm-fresh food and plenty of wine.
The family-friendly event will be on 22 to 24 April. Spier Hotel guests will get to meet the farm’s winemakers to learn more about the winemaking process.
The Spier Harvest Celebration promises an authentic experience in the heart of the Cape Winelands and has something for everyone, from wine newbies to vintage connoisseurs. Here’s a taste of what visitors can expect.
On Friday, 22 April, Cellar Master Johan Jordaan will officially open the celebration, welcoming guests with Spier’s Cap Classique. At dinner, guests will be entertained by the winemakers’ tales of exciting successes and challenges in the cellar. It will be an evening of excellent food paired perfectly with Spier Creative Block wines.
Saturday, 23 April, will begin with a buffet breakfast hosted by Spier’s Cap Classique winemaker, Heidi Dietstein, and will be served with bubbly and fresh mosbolletjies and mosbeskuit.
Lovers of organic wines will be able to see where the magic happens with a complete organic vineyards immersion, led by Spier’s organic winemaker, Tania Kleintjes. Guests will taste acclaimed organic wines while learning about their origins. For the more creative spirits, Spier’s winemakers are leading an interactive wine-blending experience.
As the sun sets, winemakers will come together to host the guests at various tasting stations and answer questions about their favourite varietals and vintages.
The kids will also get to test their taste buds at the grape juice station. There will be live music and succulent spit roasts during a delicious Harvest Celebration dinner.
Before heading home on Sunday, 24 April, a breakfast buffet and bubbles will be served.
From R3650 per person sharing, the weekend package includes:
· Two nights of accommodation on a B&B basis
· A welcome drink at check-in
· Wine in room on arrival
· Wine tasting event with Spier’s winemakers
· Two dinners with wine included
Follow this link for more information.
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