Signature Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood dishes, goat cheese salads, and light poultry or vegetable-based pasta.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc is a classic representation of South Africa's Western Cape style. Sourced from various vineyards across the region to capture diverse microclimates, this wine is typically 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's natural acidity and primary fruit characteristics, followed by a brief period of contact with the fine lees to enhance texture. The resulting wine is crisp and aromatic, showcasing a balance of tropical fruit notes, such as passion fruit and gooseberry, alongside subtle herbaceous 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.