Chakalaka

This versatile red blend pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and dishes featuring robust flavors. Its balanced acidity and tannin structure complement a variety of cuisines.

The 2021 vintage comprises six grape varieties: Syrah (26%), Mourvèdre (24%), Grenache (15%), Carignan (15%), Durif (13%), and Tannat (7%). These varieties were selected for their suitability to Swartland's dry growing conditions.

The wine underwent maturation in seasoned French and American oak barrels for a total of 12 months, both before and after blending, to enhance complexity and integration.

Each varietal component was matured in seasoned French and American oak barrels for 12 months before blending. After blending, the final wine was returned to the same old oak barrels for further maturation.

The new age of the Swartland commenced in 1997 when Charles Back stumbled across an old Tobacco farm Klein Amoskuil. Bewildered by the quality of grapes in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills the potential was obvious so Charles set forth to acquire the farm and study its soils and extreme climate. Hence Spice Route Winery was born. Spice Route hand-crafted wines have been brought from the Swartland to the Spice Route Destination in Paarl to be enjoyed by all. Enjoy wine tasting in a rustic underground tasting room or outside under the pergola whilst enjoying the panoramic views of Table Mountain and the Simonsberg Mountain range.