21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though high-quality vintages can age further under optimal cellar conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted or grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb shanks, and hard, aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium red wine sourced from the Coastal Region of South Africa, primarily utilizing fruit from Stellenbosch. This wine is typically produced as a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir is characterized by decomposed granite soils and a maritime climate, which contributes to structured tannins and concentrated fruit profiles. Standard production involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, typically for 18 to 24 months, with a portion of new oak to impart structure and complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1692 along the banks of the Eerste River in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wine farms. Acquired in 1993 by the Enthoven family, the estate has transformed into a benchmark of ecological stewardship, operating under certified organic viticulture and holistic regenerative farming. The vineyards thrive on decomposed granite, Table Mountain sandstone, and alluvial loam, benefiting from cooling maritime breezes off False Bay. Spearheaded by managing director Frans Smit and cellar master Johan Jordaan, the winemaking philosophy balances non-interventionist, terroir-driven cellar practices with precise modern craftsmanship. Renowned for its versatility and focus on classic Cape cultivars, Spier's portfolio is anchored by benchmark whites, notably its acclaimed Chenin Blanc expressions—ranging from the vibrant, fruit-forward Signature Collection to the sophisticated, barrel-fermented 21 Gables and Creative Block bottlings—alongside low-intervention organic cuvées.