2014 Savage, Follow the Line, Western Cape, South Africa
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Neal Martin - 30/11/2015
Platter Wine Guide, wineonaplatter.com, Oct 2015
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.
Other Varieties
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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“Follow the telephone line,” the lost Duncan Savage was told, not so politely, on his third phone call to the frustrated owner when seeking out this new source of old-vine Cinsault. Apparently difficult to find amongst the sheep and wheat farms, it is certainly worth it; along with Grenache and Syrah this new Rhône blend is exquisite and a leader of its style in the Cape. It’s already very expressive on the nose with biscuit crumb and sweet fruit aromas (Jammy Dodgers perhaps?). The palate weight is delicate with fine tannins and broad fruit on the finish: proof that whatever Duncan Savage turns his hands to is immaculate. Drink now-2022.
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