21 Gables Chenin Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs well with roasted poultry, rich seafood dishes such as seared scallops, and mild, aromatic curries.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier's 21 Gables Chenin Blanc is a single-varietal white wine sourced from old bush vines in the Coastal Region of South Africa, primarily within Stellenbosch. The wine is typically fermented and matured in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels for approximately 14 months, often undergoing regular lees stirring to enhance texture and complexity. This traditional vinification method yields a full-bodied Chenin Blanc characterized by crisp acidity, stone fruit aromas, and integrated oak spice, reflecting the regional terroir.
🍾 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.