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First Stone Organic Red wine
First Stone Organic Red 2018
First Stone Organic Red 2018

"Making organic wines is in keeping with Spier's ethically-, environmentally- and socially conscious farming philosophy in which we harness the goodness of nature in ways that are kind to the earth."


FRANS K. SMIT

This regal red blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon was crowned with a Gold Medal at the 2020 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Crafted to the highest standards using grapes grown organically at Spier, its rich and complex flavours include cherry, cassis, fennel and allspice. Having spent 24 months maturing in French oak, it will reward time on your wine rack. After 3 to 5 years, bring it out for a special dinner of grass-fed ribeye and truffled mash on a cold winter’s night.

TASTING NOTE
Notes of dark cherries, and abundance of cassis and fennel with hints of allspice. The palate is rich, complex and balanced with a savoury, elegant finish. This wine will benefit from ageing. 

R 1,859.90
6 Bottle CaseSingle Bottle 750ml

AWARDS

Platter's Wine Guide 2022 - 4.5 stars (93)

SERVE WITH

Beef entrecote with truffle mushroom and roasted vegetables.

WINEMAKING

WINEMAKER
Johan Jordaan

ORIGIN
Stellenbosch

TERROIR / SOIL
Deep, structured decomposed granite soils with a high percentage of clay

VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS
15 to 17-year-old trellised vines on Spier’s farm. The proximity to the cold Atlantic Ocean influences the conditions - cold, wet winters and sunny, warm summers with long ripening seasons ensure optimal ripeness and concentrated, yet elegantly balanced wines.

WINEMAKING
Grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness. After a selection to eliminate unwanted raisened or underripe berries, the fruit is crushed to stainless steel tanks. A combination of natural and cultured yeast is used to ferment the grapes over a period of 26 days. Free-run wine is barreled down for maturation in 55% new, French oak barrels and 45% second and third fill French oak. After 24 months of ageing, the wines are tasted and blended

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