Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Complements roasted poultry, grilled seafood such as salmon or prawns, and pasta dishes in creamy sauces.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced across the Western Cape region of South Africa, an area characterized by a Mediterranean climate with cooling maritime breezes. This 100% Chardonnay is typically crafted in a fresh, fruit-forward style. The production process generally combines temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit aromas of citrus and stone fruit, with a portion of the wine undergoing oak aging (often using French oak staves or older barrels) and lees contact to introduce subtle texture, weight, and light vanilla notes.
🍾 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.