First Stone Organic Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, roasted lamb, and mature hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier First Stone Organic Red is an organic red blend from the Coastal Region of South Africa, primarily sourced from Stellenbosch. The wine typically features a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines are grown in decomposed granite soils under maritime-influenced climatic conditions. Standard production involves organic viticulture, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel or concrete vessels, and aging in French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months to develop structure and complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1692 in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historically significant wine farms, celebrated for its Cape Dutch architectural heritage boasting twenty-one historic gables. Acquired and revitalized in the 1990s by the Enthoven family, the estate has evolved into a global leader in regenerative agriculture, ethical sustainability, and community-centered viticulture. Sourcing fruit from prime terroirs across Stellenbosch and the greater Coastal Region, Spier crafts a versatile portfolio ranging from vibrant, everyday varietals to complex, award-winning cuvées. The estate is particularly renowned for its acclaimed '21 Gables' single-varietal expressions of Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside its innovative, terroir-driven 'Creative Block' blends.