Fresh, smooth, savoury.
From one of Stellenbosch's most historic producers Spier, this classic Cabernet offers currents, dusty plums, saddle leather and fresh soil, chocolate, brown spices, coffee and wild herbs. It's medium-bodied and fresh with a smooth texture and mouthfilling flavours of red berries, spice and chocolate bitters. Nicely integrated tannins and a whisper of oak make this a wine to partner with BBQ, rich stews and soups, hard cheeses, lentil or bean dishes and roasted mushrooms.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 17th, 2022

Charming, lively, fresh.
Made from grapes (70% Chardy) grown in Durbanville and Stellenbosch, this rose has a pale apricot shade and delivers wild red berries, orange blossom, fine spices, wild herbs, peach stone and honey aromas. It's a drier style of blush with muddled berries and citrus flavours. The texture is slick, it has some backbone from the Pinot and is fresh and approachable.
Pair: Fish, spicy cuisines, white meats, summer salads and soft cheeses.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 13th, 2021

Charming, lively, fresh.
Made from grapes (70% Chardy) grown in Durbanville and Stellenbosch, this rose (well it is a rose, even if it's not labelled as such) has a pale apricot shade and delivers boysenberry, redwood, charred orange peels, smoked spices and tealeaf aromas. It is fresh, has the structure to stand up to oily fish and white meats, and offers tangy fruit, citrus and cedary flavours.
Pair: Fish, spicy cuisines, white meats, summer salads and soft cheeses.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 10th, 2020

Value, juicy, peachy.
I've long been a fan of South Africa's Chenin Blancs - they come in many guises and the Spier is a great starting point - it's tasty and offers consistently exceptional value.

Fresh peaches and green apples, star fruit and a hint of yellow plums, orange blossoms, melon and smoked honey. The palate is fresh and pristine with flavours of grilled pineapples, yellow apples and honey. Good length and balance.
At this price it's a buy-by-the-case kinda bottle.
Pair: Fish, spicy cuisines, white meats, summer salads and soft cheeses.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2022

Consistent, fleshy, fresh.
I've long been a fan of South Africa's Chenin Blancs - they come in many guises and the Spier is a great starting point - it's equally affordable and tasty.
I've been reviewing this wine for a decade and its consistency is notable.
In the 2020, aromas of white peaches and spring flowers, melon, orange zest and honey lead to an equally fleshy palate that is zesty, sweet and supple. It has weight, freshness and concentration with just a hint of vanilla and spice; the finish is lengthy. At this price it's a buy-by-the-case kinda bottle.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 26th, 2021