Lawns, art and tasting room at Spier wine estate in Stellenbosch

Wine Tour Highlights

Spier

Spier is one of the biggest and most versatile wine estates in the Cape — a full farm with a tasting room, several restaurants, gardens, art installations, a spa and a hotel. Good for a group with a mix of interests.

  • WhereR310, Stellenbosch
  • Founded1692
  • Time needed2–4 hours
  • Best forFamilies, groups, easy tastings

Why visit Spier

A one-stop estate day — tastings, casual and formal restaurants, art, gardens and eagle rescue programme all on the same farm.

Works well for mixed groups where not everyone is wine-focused.

Where Spier is

On the R310, roughly 40 minutes from central Cape Town and a natural first or last stop on a Stellenbosch route.

What to expect

Tasting flights at the main tasting room, food-and-wine pairings, several restaurants (from casual to more formal) and gardens to walk in.

Eagle Encounters raptor rescue and rehabilitation project on the same farm.

How to include Spier in a Wanderer private tour

Often used on a Wanderer private Stellenbosch tour as an easy anchor stop for families or larger groups — paired with a more focused wine-only estate.

Practical tips

  • Good option when travelling with children.
  • Book restaurants in advance on weekends.

Frequently asked

Questions about Spier

Plan your trip

Include Spier in your Wanderer private tour

Share your dates and interests and we'll design a private route around Spier — with a professional guide, a branded Mercedes vehicle and every logistical detail handled.

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