5.5% Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken dishes, assorted charcuterie, and mild semi-hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier 5.5% Shiraz is a low-alcohol red wine produced from Shiraz grapes grown in the Coastal Region of South Africa. To achieve the lower alcohol volume of 5.5% while retaining varietal character, the winemaking process typically involves early harvesting or dealcoholisation techniques. The Coastal Region's diverse soils and maritime-influenced climate provide a foundation for a light-bodied, fruit-driven profile. The wine is generally fermented in stainless steel to preserve its primary red fruit aromas and fresh acidity, offering an alternative style to traditional full-strength Shiraz.
🍾 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.