Spier Creative Block 5 is a distinguished red wine crafted by the prestigious Spier Winery in South Africa, renowned for its innovative wine production and sustainable practices. This wine is a blend of five Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are sourced from meticulously selected vineyards across South Africa’s Western Cape, benefiting from a diverse terroir with cooling ocean breezes and complex soils that impart unique flavors to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques with modern insights, including careful blending and aging in French oak barrels for about 18 months. This aging process lends the wine its intricate bouquet and well-integrated tannins, resulting in a sophisticated wine that has consistently received accolades and high scores from notable wine critics and competitions.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Appearance: Deep ruby with hints of violet at the rim, showing good clarity and pronounced legs.

Nose: The nose reveals a bouquet of blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum, complemented by subtle notes of cedar, cocoa, and a touch of mint.

Palate: The palate is rich and full-bodied, offering layers of dark fruit flavors, particularly blackberry and blackcurrant, alongside elegant tannins and a balanced acidity. There is a long, smooth finish with a touch of spicy oak.

Ideal Pairings: Meats (game, beef), Cheese (blue, aged cheddar)

Harvesting Methods: Hand-harvested

Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/L

ABV: 14.5%

Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L

pH: 3.6

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