Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2019

Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2019 pours a deep, concentrated ruby-red color with a vibrant, youthful rim in the glass. Sourced from mature, dryland vineyards in Stellenbosch overlooking False Bay, this bold and muscular red wine opens with a highly expressive nose filled with aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and violets, elegantly layered with complex hints of savory dark spice, dark chocolate, and graphite. On the palate, it showcases an intensely complex, full-bodied structure where a generous core of dense, juicy black forest cake fruits flows seamlessly over velvety, fine-grained tannins. Matured for 20 months in a combination of first- and second-fill French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels, its robust physique is beautifully balanced by a linear freshness and a lingering, dry, and wonderfully opulent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with barbecued lamb chops, sumac-dusted ostrich fillet, slow-braised beef brisket, or a rich eggplant parmigiana.