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 along the banks of the Eerste River in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wine farms. Acquired in 1993 by the Enthoven family, the estate has transformed into a benchmark of ecological stewardship, operating under certified organic viticulture and holistic regenerative farming. The vineyards thrive on decomposed granite, Table Mountain sandstone, and alluvial loam, benefiting from cooling maritime breezes off False Bay. Spearheaded by managing director Frans Smit and cellar master Johan Jordaan, the winemaking philosophy balances non-interventionist, terroir-driven cellar practices with precise modern craftsmanship. Renowned for its versatility and focus on classic Cape cultivars, Spier's portfolio is anchored by benchmark whites, notably its acclaimed Chenin Blanc expressions—ranging from the vibrant, fruit-forward Signature Collection to the sophisticated, barrel-fermented 21 Gables and Creative Block bottlings—alongside low-intervention organic cuvées.