Like each new vine in our vineyard, the idea of Spier has been carefully nurtured over time. While our farm's roots stretch back to 1692, making it one of South Africa's oldest, it truly flourished and found its distinct character when the Enthoven family took the helm in 1993.
Like all good farmers, we started by regenerating the soil and cultivating the harmonious, full-of-life farm that is Spier today. Be it the world-class wine we craft in our cellar or the healthy animals we keep on the farm, no stone is left unturned in our commitment to goodness. Our hotel, tucked amidst 21 heritage Cape Dutch gables and showcasing one of South Africa's largest contemporary art collections, serves as a restorative retreat. Our award-winning wines are sold worldwide, and our farm restaurants and experiences attract visitors from far and wide daily.
People are undoubtedly at the heart of what we do. Our Growing For Good initiatives nurture positive social and environmental change. From art, education, and entrepreneurship to regenerative farming and ecological restoration, various projects and partnerships like Tree-preneurs and the Living Soils Community Learning Farm help foster growth and transformation.
Our transparent supply chain supports local communities and the environment, shaping a brighter future for South African wine. We stand by our Ethical Code and are proud to meet leading local and global ethical standards like WIETA and amfori BSCI.
Our wines and initiatives continue to clinch esteemed global accolades, including the Amorim Biodiversity Award in 2019 and the Ethical Award in 2022 from The Drinks Business Green Awards - a rare honour.
We’re constantly expanding our team with progressive thinkers who want to grow personally and professionally and believe in the power of working regeneratively. Interested? Visit our website if you’d like to join our team. https://www.spier.co.za/careers"
Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede is a historic family farm nestled in the foothills of the Helderberg. The Engelbrecht family has shaped the Estate with a distinct vision for the future – to create a legacy of quality red wine, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, that is consistently true to the Rust en Vrede terroir.
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He’s a geologist, she’s an economist – together this husband and wife team is a phenomenon. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the 146-hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch.