Spier

Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc

8.680 ratings
7.72 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Pale straw gold. Full nose of tropical fruits and dried grass. Medium-bodied palate echoes the nose adding a bit of underripe fig and that classic SA “oiliness” that you either love or hate (full disclosure: I love it… in the right place). This is a good drink, though I believe there are more solid examples of the SA SB style out there (including Spier’s own “reserve” Vintage Selection). That said, at this price point, one is mostly just looking for a good glass of wine that will compliment appropriate foods. At ten bucks, this is that wine. Drink now.

Pale straw gold. Full nose of tropical fruits and dried grass. Medium-bodied palate echoes the nose adding a bit of underripe fig and that classic SA “oiliness” that you either love or hate (full disclosure: I love it… in the right place). This is a good drink, though I believe there are more solid examples of the SA SB style out there (including Spier’s own “reserve” Vintage Selection). That said, at this price point, one is mostly just looking for a good glass of wine that will compliment appropriate foods. At ten bucks, this is that wine. Drink now.

Sep 25th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried the 2016 previously and the ‘17 is not any better. Their Private Collection Sauv Blanc at $25 is 100% better! A big box wine store most likely picked this up for pennies on the $$. Shows off fruit aromas with some citrus and herb grassy notes. On the palate tropical fruits, medium acidity on short finish. Pass, better SB's out there in similar price range. Tasting Sample.

Tried the 2016 previously and the ‘17 is not any better. Their Private Collection Sauv Blanc at $25 is 100% better! A big box wine store most likely picked this up for pennies on the $$. Shows off fruit aromas with some citrus and herb grassy notes. On the palate tropical fruits, medium acidity on short finish. Pass, better SB's out there in similar price range. Tasting Sample.

Sep 14th, 2018
Michelle L

Let this puppy breathe foreveeeer. The first night we couldn't finish a glass, recorked and tried the following night - less acidic and softer.

Let this puppy breathe foreveeeer. The first night we couldn't finish a glass, recorked and tried the following night - less acidic and softer.

2 people found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

I'll start off by saying their Private Collection SB at $25 is 100% better! A big box wine store most likely picked this up for pennies on the $$. Shows off fruit aromas with some citrus notes. On the palate tropical fruits, medium acidity on short finish. Pass, better SB's out there in similar price range. Tasting Sample.

I'll start off by saying their Private Collection SB at $25 is 100% better! A big box wine store most likely picked this up for pennies on the $$. Shows off fruit aromas with some citrus notes. On the palate tropical fruits, medium acidity on short finish. Pass, better SB's out there in similar price range. Tasting Sample.

Jul 8th, 2017
Brian Lynch

Let it breath for a few minutes, light and crisp, hints of goose berries.

Let it breath for a few minutes, light and crisp, hints of goose berries.

Sep 5th, 2020
Erika Gustafsson

Flavors of herbs. Fresh & crisp. Nice to serve with seafood.

Flavors of herbs. Fresh & crisp. Nice to serve with seafood.

Jul 3rd, 2020
Luiz Eduardo Gross

Fruity

Jul 9th, 2019
Chris N

🇿🇦 £3.50 bingo!!

🇿🇦 £3.50 bingo!!

Oct 15th, 2018
Andy Thomson

Typical SB but not my preference.

Typical SB but not my preference.

Sep 17th, 2018
Pierre Lord

Smooth creamy. Great w pasta or heavy shellfish

Smooth creamy. Great w pasta or heavy shellfish

Jul 8th, 2018