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Creative Block 3
Spier6x Creative Block 3 2019 or Creative Block 5 2020
R1,099
Retail: R1,320
Not for persons under the age of 18.
About
Situated near Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms with a recorded winemaking history dating back to 1692. While rooted in this heritage, we've got a vibrant and conscious energy, and are home to one of the largest collections of contemporary South African art.
Product Features
Creative Block 3 2019
- Awards: 4.5 Star Platter, 90 Points International Wine & Spirit Competition, Gold Concours Mondial Bruxelles.
- Previous vintage awards: 4 Star Platter, Silver Decanter, Gold Concours Mondial Bruxelles, 91 Points Tim Atkin, Gold Veritas.
- A blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre, and Viognier.
- The varietals were fermented and matured separately to develop their unique characteristics and express the terroir accurately.
- Free-run wine was racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation in 90% French and 10% American oak 300L barrels (50% first fill, 50% second fill), for 16 months.
- 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 a mildly spicy Indian vegetable curry.
- Varietals: 94% Shiraz, 5% Mourvèdre, 1% Viognier
- Alcohol by Volume: 14.53%
Creative Block 5 2020
- Award: 4.5 Star Platter.
- Previous vintage awards: 4.5 Star Platter 2023, Double Gold Veritas and winner of the Vertex award for the top wine at the Veritas 2021 competition, 93 Points Tim Atkin, Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Silver Decanter, Silver Mundus Vini.
- A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
- Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 300L French oak barrels for 18 months (60% first fill; the balance second fill).
- Wines were individually crafted for each varietal to reach its highest potential.
- Selective tasting determined the composition and expert blending ensured harmony between the five varietals.
- Deep, ruby red in colour.
- On the nose blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant is supported by cedar, dark chocolate and hints of fennel.
- The vibrant palate has great balance and dense tannins.
- The palate will be enhanced by aging.
- Enjoy with slow-cooked oxtail, a beef casserole, or wild mushroom risotto.
- Varietals: 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec
- Alcohol by Volume: 14.64%
Product Specifications
- Region: Stellenbosch
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