De-Alcoholised Chenin Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh green salads, light seafood dishes such as grilled white fish, and mild sushi rolls.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier De-Alcoholised Chenin Blanc is produced in the Coastal Region of South Africa. Made from Chenin Blanc grapes, the wine undergoes standard fermentation before the alcohol is removed, typically utilizing vacuum distillation or spinning cone column technology to preserve the grape's natural aromatics. The resulting product retains the characteristic high acidity and fruit profile of South African Chenin Blanc, featuring notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, with an alcohol content of less than 0.5% ABV.
🍾 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.