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.
Food pairing: Smoked pork belly or mildly spicy Indian vegetable curry.
Accolades:
92 pts - Decanter World Wine Awards
91 pts - Tim Atkins
Gold - Veritas Wine Awards
Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
4.5 stars - John Platter Wine Guide
Spier Creative Block wines are a South African take on traditional Rhône- and Bordeaux-style blends. Our winemakers carefully select grapes from different vineyard blocks, combining and blending taste profiles to create wines much greater than the sum of their parts. Having won many accolades both at home and abroad since its launch in 2009, this is Spier’s most awarded range of blends, enjoyed by discerning drinkers around the world. The Spier Creative Block range of blends takes its name from a Spier Arts project proudly supporting South African artists.
Spier Creative Block 3: Shiraz, Mourvédre and Viognier are the varietals used to create this red Rhone-style blend.
Spier’s Growing for Good initiatives empower our communities to make positive social and environmental change.
Spier Wine, Creative Block - 3
Wine style: Red wine
Country: South Africa
Region: Coastal regions - specifically Groenekloof and Stellenbosch
Year: 2018
Blend: 94% Shiraz, 5% Mourvedre and 1% Viognier
Alcohol: 14.53%
Flavour notes: Black cherry, mulberry, black pepper and fennel
Food pairing: Smoked pork belly or mildly spicy Indian vegetable curry.
Maturation: 90% French oak and 10% American oak (50% first fill, 50% second fill) for 16 months.
Cellaring potential: Perfect for drinking now till 2028
