Spier
Frans K Smit Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Shiraz, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of cacao and tobacco. Lively acidity, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral tones. Very nice, will continue to age.
Blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Shiraz, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of cacao and tobacco. Lively acidity, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral tones. Very nice, will continue to age.
Apr 3rd, 2022
This is a very nice red blend from South Africa.
Showing blueberries, black currants, black cherries, licorice, cola, spices, vanilla, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, vegetables and bell pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and tasty.
Needs a couple of hours to open up.
This 7 year old is drinking very nicely now and would be better in the next 5 years.
Tastes like an Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Shiraz.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$120.
This is a very nice red blend from South Africa.
Showing blueberries, black currants, black cherries, licorice, cola, spices, vanilla, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, vegetables and bell pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and tasty.
Needs a couple of hours to open up.
This 7 year old is drinking very nicely now and would be better in the next 5 years.
Tastes like an Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Shiraz.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$120.
Brought back from our trip to SA in 2011.... Tasting so fantastic tonight!
Brought back from our trip to SA in 2011.... Tasting so fantastic tonight!
Jan 11th, 2015
This was a very nice find. Baked berries on the nose with a touch of cacao. What I found when I tasted this was an amazing glad of wine. First off. Smooth, I mean wow. Then all the various flavors start dancing in your mouth. Black currant, oak, black fruit, tobacco, lesser touches of chocolate and earth. This has all the attributes of a classic wine. I am lucky to have been able to try it.
This was a very nice find. Baked berries on the nose with a touch of cacao. What I found when I tasted this was an amazing glad of wine. First off. Smooth, I mean wow. Then all the various flavors start dancing in your mouth. Black currant, oak, black fruit, tobacco, lesser touches of chocolate and earth. This has all the attributes of a classic wine. I am lucky to have been able to try it.
Mar 23rd, 2020Brian brought from South Africa - ally, Brian, Catherine
Brian brought from South Africa - ally, Brian, Catherine
Dec 7th, 2019
Great nose and notes. Wish we had brought back a few more from SA.
Great nose and notes. Wish we had brought back a few more from SA.
Dec 2nd, 2019What a treat. Decanted and worth the wait. The nose alone....then the company cinched it.
What a treat. Decanted and worth the wait. The nose alone....then the company cinched it.
Sep 2nd, 2019
Brought 2 bottles of this treat back from SA about 5 years ago. 1 down 1 to go. can’t wait to revisit this again!
Brought 2 bottles of this treat back from SA about 5 years ago. 1 down 1 to go. can’t wait to revisit this again!
Sep 2nd, 2019The best south african wine I have ever tasted. Both masssive and complex!
The best south african wine I have ever tasted. Both masssive and complex!
17+/20 (92+/100) Тон макового кекса доминирует в аромате, сопровождаемый нотами спелых ягод ежевики, черешни, кедра, мокко и свежескошенной травы. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, но лишь слегка шероховатыми по текстуре танинами. Вероятно, лет через пять танины станут шелковистыми. Мощно и молодо.
17+/20 (92+/100) Тон макового кекса доминирует в аромате, сопровождаемый нотами спелых ягод ежевики, черешни, кедра, мокко и свежескошенной травы. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, но лишь слегка шероховатыми по текстуре танинами. Вероятно, лет через пять танины станут шелковистыми. Мощно и молодо.
Sep 23rd, 2018