2021 Savage Red, Western Cape

2021 Savage Red, Western Cape

From Stellenbosch vineyards, this pure Syrah is arguably the best iteration of Savage Red that we've seen. It's intensely perfumed, with white pepper and lots of olive brine, and violets. The tannins are incredibly refined, and the finish lasts for minutes.

Critic score
96/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Maturity
    Ready 2024 - 2043info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

Duncan Savage uses grapes from three Kuils River parcels, all located on granite soils, to produce what he calls the "stalwart red" of his range. Using 70% whole bunches and 30% submerged cap fermentation, it's an intensely perfumed, grippy Syrah with white pepper and incense top notes and layers of fig, damson and blackberry fruit. 2025-35

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
96/100

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