Blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant is supported by cedar, dark chocolate and fennel hints. The vibrant palate has great balance and dense tannins. The taste will be enhanced by ageing.
Food pairing: Slow cooked oxtail, a beef casserole or wild mushroom risotto
Accolades:
93 pts - Tim Atkins
91 pts - Decanter World Wine Awards
90 pts - International Wine & Spirit Competition
Double Gold - Veritas Wine Awards
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 5: This Bordeaux-style red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Red winemaker Johan Jordaan won the 2011 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year for his 2009 Creative Block 5.
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Spier Wine, Creative Block - 5
Wine style: Red wine
Country: South Africa
Region: Coastal regions - Groenekloof (Darling) and Stellenbosch
Year: 2018
Blend: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.64%
Flavour notes: Blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, dark chocolate and fennel hints.
Food pairing: Slow cooked oxtail, a beef casserole or wild mushroom risotto
Maturation: French oak barrels (60% first fill, 40% second fill) for 18 months.
Cellaring potential: Perfect for drinking now till 2028
