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 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.