Spier Wine Farm
South Africa, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
About
Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, founded in 1692, on prime farmland in Stellenbosch near Cape Town. Today, our farm represents a modern, conscious energy. Focused on art and healthy living, Spier is about farm-to-table food and award-winning wines; and people sharing ideas for living, working and growing in forward-thinking ways.
Viticulturist
Bennie Liebenberg
Bennie Liebenberg grew up in Paarl, and studied at the University of Stellenbosch. Since graduating, he has worked in dozens of vineyards including those which provide grapes for Nederburg, Pongrácz and Fleur du Cap wines. He joined the Spier winemaking team in July 2019.
“As the old vines which provide fruit for our 21 Gables Chenin are farmed dryland (without irrigation), the climate has the ultimate say in what is delivered. Fortunately, their deep roots and small, thick-skinned berries mean they are remarkably resilient,” says Liebenberg.
He adds: “They do, however, require careful attention: every year we prune and sucker them to ensure we get an optimally balanced crop. By managing the vineyard this way, we are ensuring it will still produce top quality grapes for many years to come.”
Growing area
Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc