The Winery Spier of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Spier
The winery offers 294 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 11 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape
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The Winery Spier is one of the world's great estates. It offers 294 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque region of Stellenbosch in South Africa, the Spier Estate stands out as one of the oldest and most respected wineries in the country. Founded in 1692, this winery has managed to preserve the charm of its historical heritage while blending perfectly with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Stretching over more than 1,000 hectares, the Spier Estate features a beautiful landscape, dotted with lush vineyards and white Cape Dutch style buildings, combined with a tangible cultural richness. The surrounding mountain ranges create a spectacular backdrop for the verdant vines, which benefit from an ideal Mediterranean climate for grape cultivation. The Spier Estate is renowned for its award-winning wines, which have benefitted from the estate's long winemaking tradition and its commitment to quality and innovation. Two main grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are particularly highlighted, but the estate produces a wide range of wines, including Méthode Cap Classique, red, white and rosé wines, as well as dessert wines. In addition to its wine production, the Spier Estate offers a multitude of activities for visitors. Wine enthusiasts can participate in expert wine tastings, while food lovers can enjoy the estate's restaurant which offers local dishes accompanied by a selection of estate wines. The estate also houses a luxury hotel and spa for those who wish to extend their stay. Spier's commitment to sustainability is another feature that sets this winery apart.

Top Winery Spier wines

Looking for the best Winery Spier wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Spier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Spier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Spier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Spier

How Winery Spier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of pasta with mussels, pasta shells or blanquette of fish.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Spier

On the nose the white wine of Winery Spier. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Spier. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Spier

  • 2009With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2024With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2025With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Spier.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Colombard

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

Western Cape district (1679), Mediterranean climate tempered by False Bay, granitic soils.

The top red wines of Winery Spier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Spier

How Winery Spier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef goulash, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Spier

On the nose the red wine of Winery Spier. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Spier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Spier

  • 2004With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Spier.

  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, full palate and moderate acidity. Aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), honey, white flowers, beeswax, brioche and white truffle with age. Exceptional aptitude for noble rot. Star of Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC, pillar of dry whites in Graves and Pessac-Léognan AOC, and of long-lived dry whites in Hunter Valley (Australia). Native Bordeaux variety.

The top sweet wines of Winery Spier

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Spier

How Winery Spier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of fondue with lao sukiyaki sauce (laos), festive sea pot or express cherry clafoutis.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Spier

  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Spier.

  • Bukettraube
  • Welschriesling
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

The top pink wines of Winery Spier

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Spier

How Winery Spier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), poultry or beef such as recipes of veal blanquette à l'ancienne, chicken with green olives or cabri en colombo with creole sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Spier

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Spier. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Spier

  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.68/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Spier.

  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

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