Vintage Selection Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, roasted lamb leg, and hearty beef stews.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spier Vintage Selection Shiraz is produced from grapes sourced across the Coastal Region of South Africa, an area characterized by diverse soils, including decomposed granite and shale, and cooled by maritime breezes. This wine is typically crafted from 100% Shiraz. The vinification process generally involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs to extract color and tannins, followed by aging for 12 to 16 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The resulting style is medium- to full-bodied, showcasing dark fruit profiles, black pepper, and integrated oak spice.
🍾 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.