Spier
Danie has worked in the wine and leisure industry since his student days, so after a six-year stretch at another winery, joining Spier in 2011 was as natural as breathing. He has crystal clear recollection of his first day at Spier, the taste of lunch at Eight still resonant on his palate, and a sense of 'everything being so organised' that stood out as something quite remarkable. Danie doesn't sell wine, he lives it with a passion. Besides being partial to a good Tom Clancy read, seeing the Manhattan skyline and connecting as often as possible with his fishing tackle, he's also known for being a fan of Creative Block 2 - with a fillet of self-caught fish on the side.
Spier
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Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, with a recorded history dating back to 1692. Spier's winery has won multiple awards in recent years, including Producer of the Year (Mundus Vini, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2011). We also performed exceptionally at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition (five Best in Class Gold medals and two trophies), and were the top performing SA winery at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for three consecutive years. The Spier cellar has ISO 22000 certification, is Fair Trade accredited, organically certified and follows the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) criteria.