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 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.