Spier
Vintage Selection Stellenbosch Pinotage
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose, blueberries, sweet cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, earth, spices, leather, tobacco, earth, green vegetables, beef jerky and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, currants, oak, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, coffee, earth, bell pepper, vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with round tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This South African Pinotage is nice and enjoyable. Not fully balanced, but has a great mouthfeel and mild complexity. Very tangy on the ending.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
100% Pinotage grapes aged in oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$20.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose, blueberries, sweet cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, earth, spices, leather, tobacco, earth, green vegetables, beef jerky and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, currants, oak, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, coffee, earth, bell pepper, vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with round tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This South African Pinotage is nice and enjoyable. Not fully balanced, but has a great mouthfeel and mild complexity. Very tangy on the ending.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
100% Pinotage grapes aged in oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$20.
I'll be honest, I'm rating this a 9.2 based on the QPR (quality-to-price ratio) mostly because this is such a freaking delicious wine for sub-$20. I've always loved Pinotage, but when you can find one this good at such a great price, it's something special. Dense, rich black fruits dominate (think blackberry compote) with sweet oak overtones and a touch of forest floor-like earthiness. Textured and velvety smooth, this is a knockout. Pinotage- you win.
I'll be honest, I'm rating this a 9.2 based on the QPR (quality-to-price ratio) mostly because this is such a freaking delicious wine for sub-$20. I've always loved Pinotage, but when you can find one this good at such a great price, it's something special. Dense, rich black fruits dominate (think blackberry compote) with sweet oak overtones and a touch of forest floor-like earthiness. Textured and velvety smooth, this is a knockout. Pinotage- you win.
Dec 9th, 2016
Riesling paired with Indian butter chicken. Pairs nicely, quite sweet on its own
Riesling paired with Indian butter chicken. Pairs nicely, quite sweet on its own
Feb 19th, 2023
Love South African wines, Especially from the Stellenbosch region. Not a bad choice, but not my go to Pinotage. garnet in color, dry, medium acidity, good legs. Notes of berries, tobacco, and chocolate. Needs some time to open up. 2017.
Love South African wines, Especially from the Stellenbosch region. Not a bad choice, but not my go to Pinotage. garnet in color, dry, medium acidity, good legs. Notes of berries, tobacco, and chocolate. Needs some time to open up. 2017.
Jan 4th, 2020Lots of raspberry, blackberry, smokey. Could stand up to meat, heavier meals. 2016
Lots of raspberry, blackberry, smokey. Could stand up to meat, heavier meals. 2016
Aug 13th, 2019
Recommendation from a Total Wine employee. Strong berry flavors. Full body and and smooth finished. Great with food or in its own.
Recommendation from a Total Wine employee. Strong berry flavors. Full body and and smooth finished. Great with food or in its own.
Sep 2nd, 2018
Oak, tabacco, cherries, tea leaves, and strong tannins.
Oak, tabacco, cherries, tea leaves, and strong tannins.
Aug 2nd, 2017Luke hates this even though it was $14. (With $2 off!)
Luke hates this even though it was $14. (With $2 off!)
Feb 2nd, 2017