Vintage Selection Pinotage
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled red meats, roasted venison, and hearty beef stews.
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The Spier Vintage Selection Pinotage is a single-varietal red wine sourced from selected vineyards within South Africa's Coastal Region. The region's diverse soils, predominantly decomposed granite and shale, combined with cooling maritime breezes, shape the grape's development. Vinification typically involves fermentation in stainless steel followed by maturation in a combination of French and American oak barrels for approximately 12 to 14 months. This process integrates the naturally robust tannins of Pinotage, resulting in a medium-to-full-bodied wine characterized by dark berry fruit, subtle spice, and earthy undertones.
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Established in 1692, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest and most historic wine farms, located along the Eerste River in the heart of the Stellenbosch region. Under the stewardship of the Enthoven family since 1993, the estate marries its rich heritage with a progressive commitment to regenerative farming, biodiversity, and organic practices. Spier is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of expressive wines, most notably its acclaimed '21 Gables' range, which pays homage to the farm's historic Cape Dutch architectural heritage through exceptional single-varietal Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a winemaking philosophy centered on minimal intervention, Spier consistently crafts elegant, terroir-driven wines that capture the unique maritime-influenced climate of the Coastal Region.