Creative Block 2

This wine pairs well with butter-roasted free-range chicken with seasoned goat cheese under the skin or battered SASSI-friendly fish nuggets with anchovy mayonnaise.

The grapes are sourced from four different dryland-farmed vineyards located in the Western Cape Coastal Region, including Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Darling. These vineyards are situated approximately 16 km from the Atlantic Ocean, at altitudes between 204 and 295 meters above sea level. The cooling ocean breeze allows for extended hang time, resulting in concentrated grapes with intense flavors.

The wine matured for four months on the lees before bottling, contributing to its texture and depth.

Grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning in 10 kg lug boxes and pre-cooled before hand-sorting, destemming, and crushing. Skin contact was limited to six hours, and the free-run juice was settled overnight before inoculation with carefully selected yeast strains. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures between 12° and 14°C. A small portion of the Sémillon was fermented in French oak barrels to enhance complexity.

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.