Creative Block 3
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, or roasted game meats.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Spier Creative Block 3 is a Rhône-style red blend produced in the Coastal Region of South Africa. The blend typically features Shiraz, Mourvèdre, and a small component of Viognier. Grapes are harvested from vineyards with diverse soil profiles, predominantly decomposed granite and clay, which benefit from maritime influences. The vinification process generally involves fermentation in stainless steel followed by 16 to 18 months of aging in a combination of new and older French and American oak barrels. This results in a structured, medium- to full-bodied wine characterized by dark fruit notes, spice, and integrated tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1692, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historic wine farms, located along the Eerste River in the heart of the Stellenbosch region. Under the stewardship of the Enthoven family since 1993, the estate marries its rich heritage with a progressive commitment to regenerative farming, biodiversity, and organic practices. Spier is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of expressive wines, most notably its acclaimed '21 Gables' range, which pays homage to the farm's historic Cape Dutch architectural heritage through exceptional single-varietal Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a winemaking philosophy centered on minimal intervention, Spier consistently crafts elegant, terroir-driven wines that capture the unique maritime-influenced climate of the Coastal Region.