Spier
21 Gables Pinotage
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Vintage 2017 | cherry, clove, flint. Taste with character, acidity (which often is very low in pinotage), nice bitterness and long aftertaste.
Vintage 2017 | cherry, clove, flint. Taste with character, acidity (which often is very low in pinotage), nice bitterness and long aftertaste.
Mar 3rd, 2026
Dark, glass-clinging red purple with garnet highlights. BlackBerry, black cranberry, woody leather on the nose and medium full palate. Licorice black bread back palate and on the medium long finish. Medium plus tannins. Medium acidity. S Africa's signature red has come a long way from the days of dirt. The 21 Gables is an excellent example of a higher end food-friendly South African red. Enjoy with beef, game, and hearty fare now through 2028.
Dark, glass-clinging red purple with garnet highlights. BlackBerry, black cranberry, woody leather on the nose and medium full palate. Licorice black bread back palate and on the medium long finish. Medium plus tannins. Medium acidity. S Africa's signature red has come a long way from the days of dirt. The 21 Gables is an excellent example of a higher end food-friendly South African red. Enjoy with beef, game, and hearty fare now through 2028.
Mar 7th, 2024
Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with vanilla and cedar spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice.
Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with vanilla and cedar spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice.
Feb 1st, 2024Vintage 2014 / full, rounded, beautiful
Vintage 2014 / full, rounded, beautiful
Feb 15th, 2019
Pinotage - a grape more people need to know about. This pinotage comes from a fantastic winery in Stellenbosch called Spier, and is the premier pinotage in their lineup - 21 gables, named after the historic gables on Spier's property dating back to 1692. Upon opening this new release, the tannins are fleshy and firm, needing time to decant (or cellar), but really opens up after an hour or so. Musky black fruit, cocoa, and woodsy notes emanate from the glass. The palate features raspberry, leather, unsweetened chocolate, and a certain "grapey" characteristic. Full mouthfeel and not for the faint of heart. Pairs beautifully with burgers and baked beans. For the Bordeaux fan and Napa fan that doesn't shy away from tannins. Drink with a good decant or cellar for up to 15 years.
Pinotage - a grape more people need to know about. This pinotage comes from a fantastic winery in Stellenbosch called Spier, and is the premier pinotage in their lineup - 21 gables, named after the historic gables on Spier's property dating back to 1692. Upon opening this new release, the tannins are fleshy and firm, needing time to decant (or cellar), but really opens up after an hour or so. Musky black fruit, cocoa, and woodsy notes emanate from the glass. The palate features raspberry, leather, unsweetened chocolate, and a certain "grapey" characteristic. Full mouthfeel and not for the faint of heart. Pairs beautifully with burgers and baked beans. For the Bordeaux fan and Napa fan that doesn't shy away from tannins. Drink with a good decant or cellar for up to 15 years.
2 people found it helpfulNov 15th, 2016Warm, chocolate, cedar, fat wine
Warm, chocolate, cedar, fat wine
Feb 5th, 2016
Smoked meat, coffee and chocolate, tons of oak, gripping tannins, high concentration
Smoked meat, coffee and chocolate, tons of oak, gripping tannins, high concentration
Dec 3rd, 2015Big, big, big wine. No joke. Delicious. Needs some red meat to go with it.
Big, big, big wine. No joke. Delicious. Needs some red meat to go with it.
Jul 5th, 2015Beautiful nose - blueberry pie, leather, and a touch of spice and figs. Lush round body with dark fruit and a bit of black licorice. Not too heavy, very nice.
Beautiful nose - blueberry pie, leather, and a touch of spice and figs. Lush round body with dark fruit and a bit of black licorice. Not too heavy, very nice.
Dec 29th, 2014