21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh fruit character.
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Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, and goat cheese salad.
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Spier's 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc is a premium single-varietal white wine sourced from cool-climate vineyards within South Africa's Coastal Region, often featuring fruit from maritime-influenced sites like Tygerberg and Darling. The terroir benefits from cooling ocean breezes, preserving high natural acidity and intense aromatic profiles. Vinification typically involves skin contact prior to fermentation, followed by extended lees contact in stainless steel tanks—and occasionally a small portion in neutral French oak barrels—to enhance mouthfeel, complexity, and structural depth while maintaining the grape's signature crispness.
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Established in 1692, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historic wine farms, located along the Eerste River in the heart of the Stellenbosch region. Under the stewardship of the Enthoven family since 1993, the estate marries its rich heritage with a progressive commitment to regenerative farming, biodiversity, and organic practices. Spier is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of expressive wines, most notably its acclaimed '21 Gables' range, which pays homage to the farm's historic Cape Dutch architectural heritage through exceptional single-varietal Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a winemaking philosophy centered on minimal intervention, Spier consistently crafts elegant, terroir-driven wines that capture the unique maritime-influenced climate of the Coastal Region.