Spier Signature Pinotage

Pinotage as it should be: dark, spicy, with that characteristic richness that sets the grape variety apart from all others. The Spier Signature Pinotage demonstrates why the winery has been among the most trusted names in the Western Cape for decades.

Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wineries, founded in 1692 in the Stellenbosch hinterland. The Signature line stands for meticulous craftsmanship without pretension: 20% of the wine matures for 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel tanks – this ensures the fruit remains present without being masked by the wood.

A deep cherry red shines in the glass. The nose reveals ripe cherry, coconut, and vanilla, with underlying notes of pepper, leather, and tobacco—the typical spice profile of the grape variety. On the palate, silky tannins, medium body, and a warm finish with a subtle smokiness. Not an angular Pinotage, but an approachable, well-made example of the style—awarded 3 stars by John Platter .

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Food: Grilled beef steak, lamb chops from the grill, hearty stews or mature cheddar
• Occasion: An everyday wine with character — good now, will keep until 2027