21 Gables Chenin Blanc

It pairs beautifully with rich dishes such as crisp caramelised pork belly, duck breast with honey, or smoked mussels. For lighter options, it complements vegetable korma curry​.

The fruit for this wine comes from a 37-year-old vineyard in the Tygerberg Hills, near Cape Town. The vineyard benefits from a cool ocean breeze and ancient Malmesbury shale soils, which help to retain moisture and allow for dryland farming, producing grapes with intense concentration​.

This Chenin Blanc was aged for 14 months in 60% new French oak, contributing to its layered structure and potential for aging​.

The grapes were hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing 6 hours of skin contact. Fermentation occurred in a mix of French oak barrels of various sizes (300L to 2500L), with 60% new oak. The wine was matured in these barrels for 14 months, giving it its signature complexity and oak influence​.

Spier, near Stellenbosch, is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms with a recorded history dating back to 1692. While rooted in this heritage, we've got a vibrant and conscious energy, and are home to one of the largest collections of contemporary South African art. Our wines are among the most awarded in the country. Visit us, and enjoy them paired with wholesome, tasty food made with ingredients grown either on our farm or by trusted, nearby farmers. If you feel like lingering, our Hotel and conferencing facilities offer inspiring Winelands getaways in the tranquillity of nature.