2023 Spier Cabernet Sauvignon Signature

Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | |
Region | |
Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2028 |
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Description
In color the wine is deep ruby red. Broad aroma, with cherries and cassis, berries, a hint of paprika, supported by a pleasant spicy tone of oak and vanilla. In taste a fresh and quite powerful attack, with blackberries, delicious vanilla, a hint of leather and laurel, elegant and fresh, firmness, acids, bitters, cherries and currants. Ideal with red meat from the grill, but also delicious with lamb chops or mature cheeses.
The roots of the Spier estate go back to the early years of the Cape colony, in 1692. In that year, the original farm in Stellenbosch was founded by the German colonist Arnout Janz. He was also the one who realised that the soil was very suitable for viticulture, and planted the first vines. The first grapes were pressed, and the old cellar, which was built in 1767, is one of the oldest wine buildings in the Cape. It is still the proud property of the estate. Today, Spier is one of the most innovative wine companies in South Africa, with a cellar that has been modernised and expanded in recent years to realise its great ambitions. And in the same light, we must see the expansion of the vineyard area, where the full control of a large team of experienced and talented winemakers is present, led by the chief winemaker, Frans Smit.
The Cabernet needs a slightly warmer climate than the Merlot, and a slightly poorer soil, to allow the grapes to ripen properly. Otherwise, the leaves will grow and the grapes will not ripen sufficiently. With the Cabernet-Sauvignon, good ripening of the grapes is only possible with good warmth during the day, combined with freshness at night, especially in the autumn, in the period before the harvest. The grapes come from different vineyards, from which a blend is composed with many nuances. After a cold maceration, to give the wine fruit and colour, it ferments at a low temperature, at 24°C, again for the fruit. During fermentation, the wine is regularly pumped over the skins, to give it more colour and ripe tannins. Rounding off takes place by maturing 20% in wooden barrels of French oak, for about 8 to 10 months, depending on the vintage. This provides more depth and complexity. The rest of the wine matures in stainless steel with French oak staves, which give it some extra wood aroma. Wood and fruit remain in perfect balance.
The wines from the Spier Estate in Stellenbosch are produced organically, which means that no artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides or herbicides are used.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | South Africa |
Region | Western Cape |
Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
Winery | Spier Estate |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2028 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Tier Price |
Tasting Profiles | Dark fruit, Dry, Fruity, Flexible |
Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
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The roots of the house Spier go back to the early years of the colony on the Cape, in 1692. In that year the original farm in Stellenbosch was founded by the German settler Arnout Janz. He was also the one who realized that the soil was very suitable for viticulture, and planted the first vines. The first grapes were pressed, and the old cellar, built in 1767, is one of the Cape's oldest wineries and is still the proud property of the domain.
But much has changed since the beginning. Today, Spier is one of South Africa's most innovative wine companies, with a cellar that has been completely modernized and expanded in recent years to deliver on its great ambitions here. And in the same light, we must see the extension of the vineyard area by 100 hectares to a total of 400 hectares, with production increasing by 100,000 boxes, more than a million bottles. To realize the total production, grapes are also bought from other producers, but all under full control of the large team of experienced and talented winemakers from Spier, led by the chief winemaker, Frans Smit. The winemakers have learned and interned all over the world, in order to make high quality wines with their experiences.
But of course history has not been forgotten, and Spier still makes wines that are an expression of their own identity, wines of the highest quality. Frans Smit wants to make wines with depth, but also with an emphasis on the fruit. By making different series, the different types of wine lovers can enjoy the wines of this company. The wines under the label 'Discovery' and 'Colors' are for the wine drinkers who like to drink a smooth wine, with a lot of emphasis on the fruit. The terroir is particularly emphasized with the wines in the Private Collection. In recent years, millions have been invested in the winery to release it and to fully adapt it to the requirements of modern winemaking. In the air-conditioned cellars there are 4,500 barrels for maturing the wines.
Winemaking is an art according to the winemakers of Spier. The grapes for the Classic Range grow in specially selected vineyards, picked at optimal maturity and vinified in such a way that all characteristics of the wines are well preserved. Light wood maturation provides an elegant background alongside the fruit notes. The grapes of the Private Collection wines are hand selected in the old, single variety vineyards. After vinification, the wines are aged in French oak barrels. Only then will the final selection of the wines take place, because only the best wines may carry the designation 'Private Collection'. Witness the many awards that Spier has won with these wines.
In addition, a special visitor center has been built, where the wines can be tasted and bought, where a meal or a picnic can be enjoyed. And the whole is also equipped with a golf course and a four-star hotel. A special project from a special company.
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