Spier
A large, family-friendly Stellenbosch estate with eagles, a farm café, and easy tastings.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
The estate for everyone, done well enough that you won't mind the crowds.
The estate for everyone, done well enough that you won't mind the crowds.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Why it's worth your time
The estate for people travelling with kids or a big group. The eagle-encounter, the farm-to-table café, and the laid-back tasting make it the easiest day out in the region.
What we love
The ease of it — kids, grandparents, and serious tasters all leave happy.
What to know
Founded 1692; the Eight farm-to-table restaurant and an on-site eagle-owl rehabilitation project make it the most complete family wine day in the Cape.
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