Seaward Chardonnay

Enjoy with pork chops, roast chicken or creamy mushroom pasta.

South-west facing vineyards from the cool Tygerberg Hills close to Cape town, with oakleaf soils and a 16 km proximity to the ocean. Dryland, semi-trellised vines with an average age of 16 years yielded the grapes for this wine. A moderate summer with low night temperatures following a cold winter.

Subsequently, the wine spent 6 months on the lees, the oak component was finally blended with the fermented wine in stainless steel before bottling.

The grapes were harvested by hand between 22.5° and 23.5° Balling, cooled in the cellar before pressing and contact with the skins for 4 hours at 10°C. For the fermentation, only the free-run juice drained by gravity was used, 80% of which was fermented in stainless steel tanks and 20% in old French oak barrels.

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.