Product Description
Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa with a recorded history dating back to 1692, Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa. As custodians of this impressive heritage, caring for their land and the surrounding environment is at the very heart of everything they do. Spier is a member of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative and is committed to re-establishing the rare plant life of their lands. This investment in terroir not only ensures the sustainability of surrounding areas, but guarantees that they get the best grapes from each vineyard block. While rooted in this heritage, Spier has a vibrant and conscious energy. The winery is one of the most awarded in the country. Spier is not just a great destination, however. Our passion for quality and sustainability touches everything we do. Our ethos – which we call the Spier Way – is the connecting thread: at Spier it is all about balance. The farm boasts 21 Dutch gables that date from 1767 to 1822, a wine cellar that’s said to be the first in South Africa, and an extensive range of wines that boast multiple awards. According to winemaker Frans Smit – top quality grapes from prime vineyards are the essential building blocks for premium wine, and expressing the very best from the South African terroir. His philosophy is to get the most out of each grape with as little interference as possible.
The wines are made individually to address each varietal’s need for undivided attention and to ensure that the varietal and site expression is forthcoming. Selective tasting from the barrels helped to determine the composition of the blend. The harmony amongst the three varietals is superb, attention to detail has ensured balance between fruit and palate, oak extract and tannin. Subtle perfumed notes of violets, pomegranate and mulberry followed by spicy flavours of black pepper and coriander. A silky, rich mid-palate follows with concentration of fruit and dense, silky tannins on the finish.