5.5% Chenin Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Light summer salads, fresh seafood such as grilled white fish, and mild cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier's 5.5% Chenin Blanc is a low-alcohol white wine produced in the Coastal Region of South Africa. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc, this wine is specifically crafted to offer a lighter style with a lower alcohol by volume of 5.5%. The grapes are sourced from vineyards across the Coastal Region, where diverse soils and maritime breezes help retain natural acidity. Vinification occurs entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the primary fruit characteristics of crisp apple, pear, and citrus, avoiding any oak contact to maintain a clean, fresh profile.
🍾 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.