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 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.