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Spier - Creative Block 3 2013 6x 75cl Bottles

Rich ruby red with garnet edges. Savoury, perfumed with violets and coriander spice. Elegant plummy fruit with roadside wild fennel undertow. Silky mouthfeel, chewy soft tannins with a long aftertaste. Grapes were hand harvested and pre-cooled prior to de-stemming and sorting. Fermentation took place in both open-tank oak fermenters and stainless steel tanks for up to 14 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in 300 litre French and American oak barrels for 18 months of which 60% was first fill and 40% second fill. Wines are made individually to address each varietals need before blending. Selective tasting from the barrels determines the composition of the three varietals in this Rhone style blend for balance between fruit, palate, oak extract and tannin.
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  • SKU: 14112-34999
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Rich ruby red with garnet edges. Savoury, perfumed with violets & coriander spice. Elegant plummy fruit with roadside wild fennel undertow. Silky mouthfeel, chewy soft tannins with a long aftertaste. Grapes were hand harvested & pre-cooled prior to de-stemming & sorting. Fermentation took place in both open-tank oak fermenters & stainless steel tanks for up to 14 days. Malolactic fermentation & maturation took place in 300 litre French & American oak barrels for 18 months of which 60% was first fill & 40% second fill. Wines are made individually to address each varietals need before blending. Selective tasting from the barrels determines the composition of the three varietals in this Rhone style blend for balance between fruit, palate, oak extract & tannin.

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TheDrinkShop
At thedrinkshop.com quality alcohol is only a click away. This award winning online retailer have been selling wines, beers and spirits since 1999 and have a selection of over 4,500 products to choose from. They sell premium vodka, vintage champagne, international beers and traditional whisky. They also sell a selection of alcohol related gifts and accessories to compliment their range. The brand sell to trade as well as to the public and stock all the leading brands as well as exclusive products not available elsewhere. Their website is a one stop shop for everything drink related with cocktail tips, brand reviews and recommendation's. If you are looking for a gift then they have a great selection of gift boxed spirits, international beer selections and vintage champagne. With the website being the UK's 5th most visited online retailer for wine, it would be hard not to find something for everyone.
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