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Spier Seaward 750Ml Chenin Blanc

KSh 1,449.00

About the Winery
Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa with a recorded history dating back to 1692. Spier’s wines are among the most awarded in South Africa. Visitors to the Stellenbosch-based farm can enjoy these paired with wholesome delicious food – made with ingredients sourced either from the farm or trusted, nearby farmers. The Spier Hotel and meeting facilities offer inspiring winelands getaways in the tranquility of nature.

Sustainability is woven through every aspect of our business. On our organically-certified farm, free-roaming livestock and chickens are reared in pastures without the use of antibiotics or hormones, while fruit and vegetables are grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides. Extensive tracts of alien vegetation have been removed, and more than a million indigenous plants replanted. 100% of black- and grey-water and more than 98% of solid waste is recycled. Our water conservation and boosting of biodiversity saw Spier recognised as one of more than 40 WWF Conservation Champions.

Spier has also been recognised by various other external organisations – including Fair Trade in Tourism (FTTSA), and is a member of the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Associations (WIETA), promoting and adhering to an ethical code of conduct to transform the agricultural sector. The Spier winery is FSSC 22000 and organically-certified, and in 2019 became the first winery in the world to receive Control Union Vegan Standard certification by the accredited certifying body Control Union.

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Description

About the wine
The Spier Seaward range is influenced by the Cape’s coastal terroir. All the grapes used in this range are grown within 25km of the cold Atlantic seaboard and the temperate waters of False Bay.

This Chenin Blanc is made from with grapes handpicked from the breezy Tygerberg Hills, 15km away from the cold Atlantic Ocean. Being lightly-wooded, the wine offers aromas of citrus, lime, peach and honeydew. The palate is complex with ripe fruit and a fresh lime finish. Serve with Asian dishes, spicy seafood or smoked chicken.

This wine has received Control Union Vegan Standard certification by the accredited certifying body Control Union.

AWARDS WON:
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020 – Gold
Veritas Wine Awards 2020 – Gold

The range currently features six varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz.

Food Pairing
Asian food, Chicken, Curries, Seafood, Spicy food

White Grapes
Chenin Blanc (Steen)

Region
Cape Town, Western Cape

Winemaking process
Grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning and pre-cooled prior to hand-sorting, destemming and crushing. Skin contact was limited to four hours and the free-run juice drained off to settle overnight before inoculation. Fermentation took place in 300- and 400-liter barrels. The wine matured for 10 months in French oak barrels (10% new and 90% older barrels).

Cellaring
This lightly-wooded wine is meant to be enjoyed within 5 years of release.

Additional information

ABV

14.26%

Country

Region

Western Cape, South Africa

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