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4.5/5 Stars, Platter Wine Guide, wineonaplatter.com, Nov 2014
About this WINE
Savage
After 11 years producing Platter five-star wines at Cape Point Vineyards, Duncan Savage finally realised his dream of producing his own red and white wine before the age of 35 with his maiden (2011 red, 2012 white) vintage. The wines received high critical acclaim (four and a half stars each from Platter) with Duncan once again in the spotlight as one of the most exciting young talents in South African winemaking. The wines are made with the blessing of Cape Point where he still works as winemaker and viticulturalist.
Duncan’s aim is to produce elegant wines which reflect their terroir and he does this by using fruit from old vines with whole bunch fermentation, minimal intervention and use of old wood, and also amphorae for the Savage Red. Duncan says that the key is to “do as little as possible, as much as you can.” These are exciting new wines to watch on the South African scene, both of them capable of long ageing. Again, availability is limited.
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There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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In preparation for this offer, we held a huge tasting with the Fine Wine team to pinpoint the wines that we felt were worthy of praise. Of all the wines tasted, the 2012 Savage Red was consistently described as being the favourite. This is only Duncan Savage’s second vintage and it is absolutely superb. Made from 62% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre, 12% Cinsault, it is very Old World and pure in style with a nose of intense red fruit and a fresh, herbaceous edge that lifts the wine on the palate.
It has beautiful precision and focus. Very poised and balanced, there is a seam of minerality behind that finishes on the lovely gravelly length. In my notes, I wrote, “delicate but concentrated”, an oxymoron perhaps but it is true. Despite the fact that Duncan tries to do as little as possible to the wine, this is winemaking at its best. Volumes are, sadly, miniscule. Drink 2015 - 2025.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
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