Creative block 5
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled beef ribeye, roasted leg of lamb, or mature hard cheeses.
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Spier Creative Block 5 is a Bordeaux-style red blend produced in the Coastal Region of South Africa. The blend typically incorporates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Grapes are sourced from vineyards influenced by maritime breezes and grown on decomposed granite and clay soils. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for approximately 15 to 18 months in a combination of new and older French oak barrels, producing a structured red wine with dark fruit notes and subtle oak spice.
🍾 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.