Spier Wins Gold With Its Quintessentially Stellenbosch Cabernet
After clinching a Gold at the esteemed Decanter World Wine Awards, the Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon has again won Gold at the respected International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC).
Praised for its tasteful representation of bold flavours, the 21 Gables Cabernet highlights the distinctive Stellenbosch terroir that draws global attention.
"Crafted from exceptional vineyards and nurtured by a dedicated team of hands, our Spier 21 Gables Cabernet embodies the essence of regenerative farming. Grown on the final farm before Helderberg's summit, the wine boasts terrific fruit, a robust body, and harmonious tannins - the whole package. For those willing to wait, a cellar journey promises rich rewards," says Cellar Master Johan Jordaan.
Notably, three wines from the Seaward range scored 90+ points. A tribute to the Cape's coastal terroir, this collection reflects South Africa's natural advantage - the convergence of two ocean currents. "We harness nature's gifts and collaborate with growers, reflecting our Atlantic coastline," notes Jordaan. “We all love our coast, and as it turns out, so do our vines.”
Spier’s full results:
GOLD
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (95)
SILVER
Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2021 (93)
Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2019 (90)
Spier Creative Block 2 2022 (91)
Spier Creative Block 3 2019 (92)
Spier Creative Block 5 2020 (91)
Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (90)
Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2022 (92)
Spier Seaward Shiraz 2021 (91)
ABOUT THIS YEARS’ COMPETITION
The international judging panel tasted over 560 South African entries over 3 days in Stellenbosch, with 18 golds, 190 silvers and 350 bronzes awarded.