Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon canapés, or light poultry dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier Brut is a sparkling wine produced in the Coastal Region of South Africa, typically crafted in the traditional Méthode Cap Classique style. The blend generally consists of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, grapes well-suited to the region's maritime-influenced climate, which helps retain natural acidity. Following secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine undergoes lees aging to develop subtle autolytic notes of brioche and toast, complementing its primary profile of crisp green apple, citrus, and mineral undertones.
🍾 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.