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 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.