This delicious wine comes from dryland vines. The oldest parcel is 37 years of age. At one point, the vines were going to be uprooted. Luckily, we recognised their potential and resurrected the vineyard. That’s why I call it the ‘Lazarus’ vineyard - such vine maturity draws a beautiful and focused expression of terroir into the wine. It continues to reward us vintage after vintage. - Johan Jordaan, Cellar Master, Spier

COLOUR, NOSE & PALATE: Pale lemon gold at a glance, this is a gloriously fresh and pure style of Chenin Blanc. Upfront ripe, juicy peach and pear fruit aromas are balanced with notes of lemon rind and coriander spice. The palate is youthful but wonderfully luscious, refreshed by mouth-watering acidity and a lingering fruit core finish that provides complexity and texture.

EAT & DRINK: Delicious with crisp, caramelised pork belly, duck breast with fynbos honey and spices, or smoked West Coast mussels. For a lighter pairing, enjoy with a flavourful vegetable Korma curry.

VEGAN

ORIGIN Cape Town

PEAK DRINKING Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years

ABOUT THE WINE: As a proudly South African winery dating back to 1692, the 21 Gables range pays homage to Spier’s winemaking heritage of more than 300 years. The 21 architecturally significant gables remain preserved on the estate to this day. Archives indicate that the first vines planted on Spier in the 1700s were most likely Chenin Blanc. Instrumental in South Africa’s rich winemaking history, Chenin Blanc is a beloved workhorse capable of dynamic versatility. Barrel-fermented and matured, the 21 Gables Chenin Blanc was crafted from prized old vines.

Product Code : 60521

Country: South Africa

Packing: 75cl