New York, United States, 2024-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ – Gary Barlow, acclaimed singer-songwriter and former frontman of Take That, will shine a spotlight on one of South Africa’s oldest and most beloved wine estates, Spier Wine Farm, in today’s premier episode of “Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa”. Airing at 2:00 PM on ITV1 in the UK, the episode showcases Spier’s longstanding heritage, ethical farming practices, and role as a hub for art and culture.
Established in 1692 in Stellenbosch, Spier Wine Farm has been family-owned since 1993, with Mariota Enthoven and Farmer Angus Enthoven at the helm, transforming it into a modern sanctuary of sustainable winemaking, innovative hospitality, and historical preservation. The estate is known for its award-winning wines and commitment to environmentally conscious farming. Over the centuries, Spier has restored and maintained its historic Cape Dutch architecture, blending it seamlessly with contemporary sustainable practices to create a celebrated destination for wine lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.
In “Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa”, Gary and his friend, Grammy-winning musician Eliot Kennedy, immerse themselves in South African wine culture as they journey through Spier’s lush vineyards. The episode highlights the estate’s diverse grape varieties, authentic South African cuisine cooked on a traditional Braai, and a unique spa treatment inspired by Spier’s wine-making traditions. Gary and Eliot even try their hand at wine blending, gaining hands-on experience in Spier’s craft.
Looking ahead, Spier’s newest chapter will unfold in 2025 with the grand opening of the completely rebuilt Spier Hotel. Designed as a tranquil village-style retreat in the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom, the hotel will feature 80 guest rooms, three expansive villas, and a range of thoughtfully crafted amenities, including a South African restaurant with locally grown ingredients, a rooftop bar with sweeping views, an expansive pool, and an innovative Cape Herbal Bath House and Wellness Spa set in a native, wild-landscaped garden. Exclusive experiences like guided vineyard and farm tours, nature walks, bike rides, and immersive kids’ programs will offer guests unique insights into Spier’s rich agricultural and cultural heritage.
For a preview of the new hotel, see here.
Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa on ITV1 today offers an inspiring journey through the heart of South African wine culture at Spier Wine Farm, where history, sustainability, and innovation converge.
About Spier Wine Farm
Established in 1692, Spier Wine Farm is one of South Africa’s oldest and most celebrated family-owned working wine farms. Led and inspired by Dick Enthoven’s vision since 1993, the original, centuries-old architecture has been immaculately restored and the Renosterveld rehabilitated by the Enthoven family since the 19902. Across all areas of its involvement—from land to community and art to entrepreneurship—the business employs a long-term, intentional, regenerative model. Pioneering environmental and social initiatives have added to Spier’s reputation for doing things differently.
The Spier label has become a symbol for top terroir-driven wines, and the winery produces multiple ranges of award-winning wines. Spier’s excellence in winemaking is matched by its love of growing and making good food through regenerative farming practices. Spier’s Growing for Good initiatives, which aim to make a long-lasting positive impact, empower communities to make positive social and environmental change.
Spier is an enthusiastic supporter of African artists and their creations through The Spier Art Collection, housed throughout the farm as one of the largest collections of contemporary South African art in the country. https://www.spier.co.za/us/