Seaward Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted poultry, and pasta dishes with creamy sauces.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier's Seaward Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Coastal Region of South Africa, particularly those situated close to the ocean to benefit from cooling maritime breezes. The terroir is characterized by decomposed granite and clay soils. In the cellar, the wine typically undergoes fermentation and aging on the lees for approximately 8 to 10 months, utilizing a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels to balance fresh acidity with subtle oak integration and texture.
🍾 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.