Creative Block 5 is a red produced by Spier in Wine of Origin Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Bordeaux-style blend from Spier's approachable Creative Block range, this five-variety red leads with blackcurrant and dark plum fruit supported by cedary oak and a hint of dried herbs. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides the structural backbone while Merlot and Malbec soften the mid-palate, making it more immediately drinkable than a traditional Stellenbosch Bordeaux blend. It's a well-priced, food-friendly wine with enough depth to satisfy without demanding cellaring.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Creative Block 5 from?
Creative Block 5 is produced by Spier in Wine of Origin Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Creative Block 5?
Creative Block 5 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.