21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though high-quality vintages can cellar well for up to 15 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, or aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium red wine sourced from select vineyards in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa's Coastal Region. The terroir is characterized by decomposed granite and sandstone soils, influenced by cooling maritime breezes from False Bay. This wine is typically produced as a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Standard vinification involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by aging in French oak barrels, typically for 18 to 24 months with a significant proportion of new oak. The resulting style is structured and full-bodied, showcasing dark fruit characteristics, herbal undertones, and integrated oak influence.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1692 in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historically significant wine farms, celebrated for its Cape Dutch architectural heritage boasting twenty-one historic gables. Acquired and revitalized in the 1990s by the Enthoven family, the estate has evolved into a global leader in regenerative agriculture, ethical sustainability, and community-centered viticulture. Sourcing fruit from prime terroirs across Stellenbosch and the greater Coastal Region, Spier crafts a versatile portfolio ranging from vibrant, everyday varietals to complex, award-winning cuvées. The estate is particularly renowned for its acclaimed '21 Gables' single-varietal expressions of Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside its innovative, terroir-driven 'Creative Block' blends.