Spier Frans K. Smit Red 2017

Spier Frans K. Smit Red 2017 pours a beautiful royal berry-red color with shifting ruby highlights at the rim. The highly expressive bouquet opens with captivating aromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark plums, and black cherries, seamlessly layered with complex nuances of tobacco leaf, cocoa powder, warm spices, and a delicate hint of earthy truffle perfume. On the palate, this flagship, medium-to-full-bodied South African red wine delivers exceptional structural depth and a wonderfully velvety texture. Crafted by legendary winemaker Frans Smit as a pinnacle expression of Stellenbosch terroir, its pure, concentrated core of black fruits is masterfully framed by firm, assertive, yet beautifully rounded tannins and a vivid line of natural acidity. A sophisticated touch of sweet oak integration and a light trace of cigar box spice carry effortlessly into a dry, nutty, and remarkably long-lasting finish.

Food Pairing:

Pairs beautifully with rosemary-crusted grilled lamb chops, slow-smoked beef brisket, roasted venison loin, or a rich wild mushroom ragout.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

91 Points - James Suckling