Chakalaka

Spice Route is a South African producer in the Western Cape, founded and owned by Charles Back. Its vineyards are farmed as dry-land, non-irrigated bush vines, a water-conserving approach, on Koffieklip, Oakleaf, Malmesbury Shale and Duplex soils. No formal sustainability certifications are mentioned. The winery has a notable connection to Eben Sadie, who was instrumental in establishing the cellar and served as its inaugural winemaker. Notes also indicate that surrounding vineyards are owned by Fairview to avoid competition with Back’s other wine farms.