Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, and medium-hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spier Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz is a red blend from the Coastal Region of South Africa. The wine typically combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz grapes sourced from diverse vineyard sites. Fermentation generally takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging with French oak components for approximately 8 to 12 months. This production method emphasizes a fruit-forward profile with soft tannins and integrated oak influence, characteristic of the region's approachable blending style.
🍾 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.