Wine Spier, “Savanha” Chenin Blanc, 2020

The line “Savanha Sun” shows light wines for everyday consumption that demonstrate rich aroma and flavor quality and reminiscent of a sunny and carefree African summer. Wines range best suited for outdoor picnic with friends.

Grapes for wine “Savahna” Chardonnay grown in 9-15-year-old vines, which are subject to an additional drip irrigation, so that they produce 10-14 tons of grapes per hectare. The vineyards are located in the area Bredeklof and coastal Western Cape. Grapes for wine “Savannah” Chardonnay is harvested by hand from selected sites. After collecting the berries are separated from the cuttings lightly pressed. The juice is fermented with yeast at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. Extract is made within 2 months, after which the wine is bottled.

The history of wine Spier house, located about 50 kilometers from Cape Town, dates back to 1692, when the burghers moved here to create your own wine farms. The whole complex of buildings sector has cultural and historical value – the architectural style of buildings, known as Cape Dutch, combines elements of medieval European architecture. All this time the winery did not stop their work based on the principle of ecological environmental management.

Spier wine company recently received a large number of awards: for example, vintages “Savanha Naledi” Cabernet Sauvignon 2006-2009 year were awarded various awards, and 2009 vintage won a gold medal at the competition “Mundus Vini” in Germany in 2011. Several wines Spier were also named “Best Buy” rating in Wine Enthusiast. In 2011, Spier Wine House was also awarded the title of “Best Foreign Manufacturer of the Year” at the competition “Mundus Vini” and “The Most Successful Producer” – on “Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show”, and the contest “International Wine and Spirits Competition” company was awarded five gold medals “best in class”.