Senior Winemaker - Red Wine and Cap Classique
Heidi Dietstein, Spier's senior winemaker for Cap Classique and red wine, has a deep appreciation of the virtues of natural winemaking.
Raised on a wine and apricot farm in Bonnievale, Heidi Dietstein has a deep love of nature and appreciation of the virtues of natural winemaking.
Having completed her Diploma in Cellar Technology at Elsenburg College in 2009, Heidi’s learning journey has included internships in top winemaking regions in New Zealand, France and the USA. Since joining Spier Wine Farm in 2015, Heidi has developed as a specialist in Cap Classique and quality red wines. She appreciates the variety of terroirs and varietals with which the winemakers work; after all, good wines are made in the vineyards.
A keen traveller, her passion for good food and wine is matched by her love for the outdoors, where she enjoys the sea, cycling, and swimming.