Spier Creative Block 3

WINEMAKER:

Johan Jordaan

ORIGIN

Groenekloof a Stellenbosch - South Africa

TERROIR AND WINEMAKING:

Decomposed granite with clay subsoil from the Stellenbosch and Groenekloof (Darling) regions situated between 7 and 20 km from the cold Atlantic Ocean. Grapes were picked by hand before de-stemming and hand-sorting (to remove green, pink and raisin berries). Fermentation in tank took up to two weeks. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 90% French and 10% American oak 300L barrels (half first fill, half second fill) for 16 months. The wines were made individually to address each varietal’s need for undivided attention

ANALYSIS:

APPEARANCE:

Deep ruby red with a purple rim.

TASTING NOTE:

Subtle perfumed notes of violets, cherry and mulberry are followed by spicy flavours of black pepper and fennel. The silky, rich mid-palate is complemented with concentrated fruit and dense, silky tannins.