Spier Chardonnay
South African Chardonnay from a 1692 Stellenbosch estate.
The story behind Spier
Spier's title deed dates to 1692, when Governor Simon van der Stel granted the land to German settler Arnoud Jansz. Modern bottling under the Spier name began in 1971 under Niel Joubert, and the Enthoven family has owned the Western Cape estate since 1993. The Chardonnay comes from Stellenbosch and Robertson, with coastal fruit from the Tygerberg hills near the Atlantic giving bright acidity against riper inland fruit.
Fermentation splits between stainless steel for clean citrus and green apple and French oak for creaminess and almond. Spier is a WWF Conservation Champion, certified vegan, and carries IPW environmental credentials. We have poured these bottles for years; the value holds up.
Explore the Spier range
Spier builds Chardonnay in tiers, from crisp everyday bottlings to coastal, lightly oaked expressions. Here is how the lineup reads.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spier Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, Chardonnay | 13.0% ABV | Yellow citrus, peach, crisp green apple |
| Spier Seaward Chardonnay | White wine, coastal Chardonnay | 13.75% ABV | Tangerine, citrus blossom, integrated vanilla |
| Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir | Still white blend | 12.5% to 13.0% ABV | Flinty acidity, red fruit undertones |
| Spier Chenin Blanc 750mL | White wine, Chenin Blanc | 12.5% to 13.5% ABV | Quince, honeyed pear, brisk finish |
| Spier Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White wine, Sauvignon Blanc | 12.5% to 13.5% ABV | Green herb, grapefruit, mineral edge |
| Spier Pinotage 750mL | Red wine, Pinotage | 13.5% to 14.0% ABV | Dark plum, smoke, soft tannin |
White BlendSpier - Chenin Blanc 750mL$9.98Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancSpier - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$9.98Out of stock
Reds OtherSpier - Pinotage 750mL$9.98Out of stock
MerlotSpier - Merlot 750mL$11.98Out of stock
CabernetSpier - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$11.98Out of stock
ChardonnaySpier - Chardonnay 750mL$9.98Which Spier is right for you?
The Spier Chardonnay 750mL sits at $9.98, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot each run $11.98. That is the whole point of this brand: estate history from 1692, coastal and inland fruit, vegan certification, and a price that leaves room for a second bottle. Buy Spier Chardonnay online and we will have it ready at the counter in Commack, or send it out on a local run. Stock moves; call ahead if you want a case.
Under ten dollars, chilled and clean, no ceremony required.
Partial French oak and Atlantic fruit give creaminess without heaviness.
South Africa's signature grape at an easy price for a crowd.