Creamy, slick, golden.
Named for the beautifully preserved 21 Cape Dutch Gables on the Spier wine farm the 21 Gables series consists of 4 wines, including this oaked Chenin Blanc. Grown on dry-farmed 35-year-old vines (average age) located within 15km from the ocean in hills of Tygerberg, it was fermented in mixed sized French oak and then matured 14 months in barrel, 60% new, 40% second fill.
It has an bright yellow hue and aromas dominated by spiced oak and grilled lemons, then yellow apples, wet straw, clay and matchstick. The palate is citrus-forward and juicy with bold green oak and spice flavours. The finish is persistent.
I feel the oak overwhelms this vintage.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2022

Creamy, slick, golden.
Named for the beautifully preserved 21 Cape Dutch Gables on the Spier wine farm the 21 Gables series consists of 4 wines, including this oaked Chenin Blanc. Grown on dry-farmed 35-year-old vines (average age) located within 15km from the ocean it was fermented in mixed sized French oak and then matured 14 months in barrel, 60% new, 40% second fill.
It has an electric yellow hue and aromas of wild honey and warm peaches, golden apples, grilled lemon, brown spice and smoked almonds. Creamy and weighted it is slick and intense; golden fruits, toast, and spice flavours dominate. The finish is long and balanced.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 27th, 2021

Complex. supple, plush.
From Stellenbosch's prolific and historic producer Spier, this robust Cabernet doles out plush aromas of sweet cherries, vanilla, licorice, baking spice, toasted oak and graphite. Generous ripe black current flavours are layered with leather, tobacco, spiced cocoa and espresso flavours. Complex yet approachable, this is a supple and delicious red.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 3rd, 2020

Complex. supple, fresh.
From Stellenbosch's prolific and historic producer Spier, this classic Cabernet offers spicy currents, leather, brown spices, vanilla, cocoa, cedar chips and dried flowers on the nose. Expect attractive levity here, juicy red fruit is layered with espresso, spice and dark chocolate flavours. Balanced and complex yet approachable, it's a solid red with a long finish that will partner with BBQ, rich stews and soups, hard cheeses, lentil or bean dishes and roasted mushrooms.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 26th, 2021

Complex. succulent, fresh.
From Stellenbosch's prolific and historic producer Spier, this classic Cabernet is wonderfully succulent. Notes of black currents and warm chocolate, coffee grounds, green olives, paprika and a hint of green tobacco are expressed on the nose. The palate is an echo of that with wild black fruits, brown spices, toasted oak and rich plummy undertones. Paprika and pepper linger on the finish. Notable structure and freshness here; a wine to pair with BBQ, rich stews and soups, hard cheeses, lentil or bean dishes and roasted mushrooms.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 8th, 2021