Spier

21 Gables Pinotage

9.221 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
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Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2014 / full, rounded, beautiful

Vintage 2014 / full, rounded, beautiful

Feb 15th, 2019
Kyle Groombridge

Pinotage - a grape more people need to know about. This pinotage comes from a fantastic winery in Stellenbosch called Spier, and is the premier pinotage in their lineup - 21 gables, named after the historic gables on Spier's property dating back to 1692. Upon opening this new release, the tannins are fleshy and firm, needing time to decant (or cellar), but really opens up after an hour or so. Musky black fruit, cocoa, and woodsy notes emanate from the glass. The palate features raspberry, leather, unsweetened chocolate, and a certain "grapey" characteristic. Full mouthfeel and not for the faint of heart. Pairs beautifully with burgers and baked beans. For the Bordeaux fan and Napa fan that doesn't shy away from tannins. Drink with a good decant or cellar for up to 15 years.

Pinotage - a grape more people need to know about. This pinotage comes from a fantastic winery in Stellenbosch called Spier, and is the premier pinotage in their lineup - 21 gables, named after the historic gables on Spier's property dating back to 1692. Upon opening this new release, the tannins are fleshy and firm, needing time to decant (or cellar), but really opens up after an hour or so. Musky black fruit, cocoa, and woodsy notes emanate from the glass. The palate features raspberry, leather, unsweetened chocolate, and a certain "grapey" characteristic. Full mouthfeel and not for the faint of heart. Pairs beautifully with burgers and baked beans. For the Bordeaux fan and Napa fan that doesn't shy away from tannins. Drink with a good decant or cellar for up to 15 years.

2 people found it helpfulNov 15th, 2016
Ari Partanen

Most excellent - a good heavy duty red

Most excellent - a good heavy duty red

Mar 1st, 2019
Andy Thomson

Stunning!

Stunning!

Sep 17th, 2018
Rebecca

I really appreciate 's good pinotage. It's a shame they are hard to come by

I really appreciate 's good pinotage. It's a shame they are hard to come by

Apr 21st, 2018
Beatrix

Very enjoyable Pinotage from Spier, smooth and complex

Very enjoyable Pinotage from Spier, smooth and complex

Feb 2nd, 2018
Nenad Kesin

Excellent pinotage with all typical characteristics, rich, powerful, spiced. To be drunk with some serious meal.

Excellent pinotage with all typical characteristics, rich, powerful, spiced. To be drunk with some serious meal.

Jan 6th, 2018
Lindsey M

Delicious; red berry fruit, full-body & savory, lighter finish.

Delicious; red berry fruit, full-body & savory, lighter finish.

Sep 5th, 2017
Rob Mayes

I finally like Pinotage! This is great.

I finally like Pinotage! This is great.

Jun 26th, 2017
Meghan Sullivan

Had some sediment in the first few pours. First pinotage

Had some sediment in the first few pours. First pinotage

Jun 22nd, 2017