Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Man, I'm convinced that Spier doesn't make bad wine - at least not under the vintage collection. While the Pinotage has long been a favorite sub-$20 bottle of mine, I've never tried the Shiraz.. but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised.
Definite tobacco, cedar, and charcoal on the nose. Lovely red fruit, vanillin, textured mouthfeel, with loads of pepper and spice on the finish. I usually don't care for Shiraz, but this one is more restrained than Aussie Shiraz, which may be why I like it so much. Balanced, finesseful, but with enough density and character to turn a few heads. Very nice effort.
Man, I'm convinced that Spier doesn't make bad wine - at least not under the vintage collection. While the Pinotage has long been a favorite sub-$20 bottle of mine, I've never tried the Shiraz.. but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised.
Definite tobacco, cedar, and charcoal on the nose. Lovely red fruit, vanillin, textured mouthfeel, with loads of pepper and spice on the finish. I usually don't care for Shiraz, but this one is more restrained than Aussie Shiraz, which may be why I like it so much. Balanced, finesseful, but with enough density and character to turn a few heads. Very nice effort.
Yet to find a Spier wine I am not impressed with. This has a great nose. Full of body and texture. Tobacco, charcoal, very earthy.
Yet to find a Spier wine I am not impressed with. This has a great nose. Full of body and texture. Tobacco, charcoal, very earthy.
Mar 11th, 2019
Silky Shiraz with raspberry & salt air nose. Rich front end flavours of bumble berry, dark fruits, saddle, pipe smoke and well balanced acidity. Fluidity thick on the lips and maintains great legs🍷
Silky Shiraz with raspberry & salt air nose. Rich front end flavours of bumble berry, dark fruits, saddle, pipe smoke and well balanced acidity. Fluidity thick on the lips and maintains great legs🍷
Aug 25th, 2018
Peppery, lots of tannins, lighter bodied
Peppery, lots of tannins, lighter bodied
Jul 22nd, 2017
Amy and anti brought this over for cheese and dessert on the porch. Great aroma and initial taste.
Amy and anti brought this over for cheese and dessert on the porch. Great aroma and initial taste.
Sep 18th, 2016
