Seaward Shiraz

Charcuterie, tapas and deli-style food.

The grapes for this cool-climate wine were sourced from 15- to 20-year-old trellised vines grown on flat, cooler, east-facing slopes that help preserve fruit freshness. The rich, deep soils – decomposed granite with good water retention and moderate fertility – produced low, concentrated yields, adding complexity and structure to the wine’s tannins. Proximity to the cold Atlantic Ocean allows the fruit to ripen slowly, resulting in wines with well-balanced fruit and acidity.

The wine matured for 14 months before blending.

The grapes were harvested by hand from selected vineyard blocks and destemmed and crushed to stainless-steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation was completed after 15 days on the skins. Free-run juice was barreled down for malolactic fermentation, with maturation taking place in French-oak barrels (20% first fill and the balance in second and third fill).

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.