Spier Creative Block 3 2020

Spier Creative Block 3 2020 has subtle perfumed notes of violets, black cherry and mulberry are followed by spicy flavours of black pepper and fennel. The silky, rich mid-palate is complemented with concentrated fruit and dense, silky tannins.

Serve with smoked pork belly or mildly spicy vegetable based Indian style curry.

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variety : Shiraz [ 93% Shiraz, 4% Mourvèdre, 3% Viognier ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Johan Jordaan

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol rs : 3 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red vegetarian

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

2024 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting - Best of Show South Africa Red
2024 Platter's Wine Guide - 4.5 Stars
2023 James Suckling report - 91 points
2022 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Gold
2022 Platter's Wine Guide - 4.5 stars
2021 Decanter Awards - Silver

Make a statement at your next dinner party with a red blend that’s truly a work of art. With spicy Shiraz accented by intoxicating splashes of Mourvèdre and Viognier, this Rhône-style blend’s voluptuous complexity is sure to set tongues wagging (and drooling too!). Crafted with grapes sourced from Groenekloof and Stellenbosch in the Cape’s breezy Coastal region, this wine matured for 16 months in French oak. It’s pepper-infused berry flavours and velvety tannins make it irresistible now, but save a few bottles for the cellar too; this is a star set to shine even brighter.

in the vineyard : The 2019 growing season started with a below-average rainfall, but thanks to the average temperatures remaining ideal for spring and early summer, the lower water levels in the soils resulted in small berries with concentrated acidity and tannin. Elements such as harvest timing and foliage management all played a key part in achieving optimal ripening and balance in the sugar-to-acid ratio, thereby promising harmonious flavours at lower sugar levels.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested by hand.

in the cellar : Grapes were pre-cooled prior to de-stemming and sorting. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for up to 14 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 300 liter French and American oak barrels for 16 months of which 50% was first fill and 50% second fill. Wines are made individually to address each varietal’s need before blending. Selective tasting from the barrels determines the composition of the 3 varietals in this Rhône-style blend for balance between fruit, palate volume, oak extract and tannin.

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