Spier Frans K. Smit Red 2018
- Spier
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
€80.00*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Spier Frans K. Smit Red 2018"
Displaying a deep berry-red hue with a ruby rim, the Spier Frans K. Smit Red enchants the senses with an alluring bouquet of fragrant cedar wood, ripe berry fruits, and luscious cherries, complemented by a subtle hint of fine mint. On the palate, it showcases remarkable complexity with an exceptionally dense structure and a silky mid-palate. Cabernet Franc imparts a delightful richness with sweet fruit nuances and a silky mouthfeel, while Petit Verdot ensures balanced harmony and top-tier structure. The wine's elegant, soft tannins and lively acidity conclude in a long, smooth finish, showcasing the brilliance of this esteemed blended wine.
Winemaker Frans Smit and his team draw from three centuries of viticultural history, transforming Spier from a small winery in the 1980s into a celebrated and award-winning Stellenbosch producer.
| Main grape varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Taste: | dry |
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2018 |
| wine type: | Red wine |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.5 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.6 |
| pH-value | 3.67 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.8 |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Rind, Steak |
| Grape varietals | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2030 |
| Winemaker | Johan Jordaan, Frans Smit |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 93 Points
- 2017 Vintage - John Platter: 5 Stars
- 2017 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2021: 92 Points
- 2017 Vintage - Veritas 2022: Silver