O Produtor, tasting note published in September 12th 2021
Savage Red has an extravagantly fruity nose – it is delicious! There are notes of thyme, rosemary, and lavender. The complexity is enhanced by a chipped-granite minerality that gives the impression of crushed rock dust swirling in the glass. It's just better than that. Savage Red is certainly quite attractive. One thing that is distinctly different in Savage Red is the amount of pepper character present on the nose and palate. It is wildly, crazily peppery. This makes the nose vivid and gives the palate a savory liveliness that is truly engaging. That chipped granite present on the nose of Savage Red also shows as an involute seasoning on the palate. It suffuses all the other flavors and textures with its mineral acidity and adds a lot of dimension. The overall acid level of the wine is very pleasing and keeps the palate balanced and fresh.
The red wine Savage Syrah originates from a vineyard planted in granitic soils in the Southern Stellenbosch Hills and showcases the purity and finesse that are the hallmark of Savage Wines.
The grapes spend a total of three weeks on their skins, including 50% whole bunches, before being transferred to 500-liter French oak barrels for 13 months. It is then transferred to 3,200-liter conical foudres, where it rests for another 9 months.
With high aging potential; it needs to rest.
Awards
95/ 100 – Tim Atkin
93/ 100 – Wine Spectator
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 107518
Savage Wines
There is no doubt that Duncan Savage is one of the best white wine producers in South Africa. His track record speaks for itself. Taming Sauvignon Blanc and, even more so, Semillon from cool climate sites on the peninsula, he has revealed the true potential of these varieties to a whole new generation of wine producers and consumers.
Duncan spent 14 harvests as the head winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards. In 2011, he founded his own brand, Savage Wines, and since then, he has been fully absorbed and focused on taking the Savage brand to the next level and building his new urban winery in Salt River, Cape Town.
