Good Natured Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh, fruit-forward character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, and roasted root vegetables.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier's 'Good Natured' Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is an organically certified red blend from the Western Cape of South Africa. The wine typically combines Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards grown in accordance with organic farming practices. Fermentation generally takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by oak maturation to preserve the primary fruit characteristics of dark berries and spice while providing a structured, approachable tannin profile.
🍾 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.