Spier

Creative Block 5 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.026 ratings

9.12 pro ratings

Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Kyle Groombridge

8.9

A bit linear at first, but as it opens it, it shows its true colors - tobacco, cigar box, and thick creme de cassis on the nose with a whif of mushroom. Pretty concentrated and luscious on the palate, with blackberry compote notes and a bit of violet. The velvety texture of the merlot presents itself throughout and surprisingly, the dark petit Verdot is prevalent despite the small percentage.. Very complex wine for the price.

A bit linear at first, but as it opens it, it shows its true colors - tobacco, cigar box, and thick creme de cassis on the nose with a whif of mushroom. Pretty concentrated and luscious on the palate, with blackberry compote notes and a bit of violet. The velvety texture of the merlot presents itself throughout and surprisingly, the dark petit Verdot is prevalent despite the small percentage.. Very complex wine for the price.

Jul 18th, 2015

9.0

Tobacco and warmth and goodness. Really like.

Tobacco and warmth and goodness. Really like.

Sep 21st, 2016

9.0

Haven't had many s. African reds that I have really enjoyed, this has structure, depth, and complexity. Great blend.

Haven't had many s. African reds that I have really enjoyed, this has structure, depth, and complexity. Great blend.

Apr 17th, 2016

9.0

An excellent Cab Sav for everyday drinking. 2012 vintage.

An excellent Cab Sav for everyday drinking. 2012 vintage.

Jan 10th, 2016

8.8

Unique red blend. Deep flavors of black cherry and other dark fruits.

Unique red blend. Deep flavors of black cherry and other dark fruits.

Dec 2nd, 2015

Kasea Harbachuk

9.0

Smokey aftertaste. Very aromatic

Smokey aftertaste. Very aromatic

May 18th, 2015

Robert Stephens

8.7

Very nice South African blend

Very nice South African blend

Dec 21st, 2014

Michael McGeary

9.1

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Dec 26th, 2015

Bernard Joseph Lemoyne

9.0

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Nov 20th, 2015

8.7

Dan had this 7 years ago

Dan had this 7 years ago

Dec 18th, 2016