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Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2016

Stellenbosch WO

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  • 91pts, Tim Atkin Report, 2019
  • Gold, South African National Wine Show-Veritas Awards, 2018
  • Double Gold, Top 100 SA Wines, 2018
  • Silver, International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2019
  • 4.5 Stars, Platter's South African Wine Guide, 2019
  • Silver Outstanding, South African National Wine Show-Veritas Awards, 2019

Pinotage is South Africa's great red gift to the world. Smoky, fruity – and in the case of this multi-award-winning star – luxuriously opulent. A flagship release from Spier Estate, established in 1692 and one of the most repected names in the Cape.

Pinotage is South Africa's great red gift to the world. Smoky, fruity – and in the case of this multi-award-winning star – luxuriously opulent. A flagship release from Spier Estate, established in 1692 and one of the most repected names in the Cape.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Caremelised black cherries with hints of dark spice and chocolate

Aroma

Ripe cherry, dark chocolate, spice and wood smoke

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2016

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

The class and depth of this Pinotage is largely down to the quality of the grapes, all picked by hand from Spier's Dryland Vineyards overlooking False Bay on the southern side of Stellenbosch (South Africa's finest wine region bar none). The vines are just 7km from the ocean, so the grapes are kept fresh and pristine by cool sea breezes. Oak maturation is also key. This was aged for 18 months in a unique combination of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. The result is a fruit-rich, complex Pinotage with great complexity that has aged magnificently. With a Double Gold, Gold and 93 Points from Tim Atkin MW, this is a top wine to enjoy with roast sirloin of beef, lamb or venison, or a rich casserole. The winemaker suggests ostrich too!

"Pinotage is South Africa's red speciality and I know you'll adore this velvet-smooth classic" Kirsten Willis
Buyer for South Africa
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