2022 Savage White

97 pts
Savage |Western Cape |Sauvignon Blanc
A laidback but seriously high quality white blend from one of South Africa’s most thoughtful winemakers.

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Sale price$65.00
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Description

Duncan Savage has been working with Sauvignon Blanc for over two decades, and it shows - not in a loud, showy way, but in the ease and clarity of a wine that knows exactly what it wants to be. The 2022 White strips things back to the bones: Sauvignon Blanc leading the charge, with a good splash of Semillon (25%) for texture and depth.

The fruit comes from cool, wind-beaten sites across Stellenbosch, the Overberg and Villiersdorp. It’s coastal, but not in a beachy, tropical way - more like salt air, waxy citrus and a bit of that wild, herbal edge you get from proper old vines. Fermented in old wood, a touch of new, no rush, no fuss.

It’s bright but grounded, with a gentle grip and enough energy to keep you coming back for another sip. Duncan keeps things simple on purpose - to let the vineyards do the talking. And they’ve got plenty to say.

97 points - "A best-ever release of Savage White in a challenging vintage, this is a beautifully judged cuvée of Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, fermented in 20% new wood. Using fruit from Stellenbosch, the Overberg and Villiersdorp, it has a top note of stony reduction, pithy lemongrass and pink grapefruit flavours, scented, spicy oak and a palate of remarkable tension and energy. Drink 2024-30" - Tim Atkin MW (TimAtkin.com)

95 points - "75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon. Matured for 12 months in 500-litre barrels, 20% new. Complex aromatics of fennel, elderflower, blackcurrant, peach and nectarine while the palate is wonderfully harmonious – good fruit weight, creamy texture, the acidity well integrated. Rich and satisfying – alcohol is 13.7%." - Christian Eedes (Winemag.co.za)

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Critic Score 97
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

Savage

Duncan Savage discovered his passion for winemaking after high school, leading him to study at Elsenburg Agricultural College. He spent 14 years at Cape Point Vineyards, honing his skills before founding Savage Wines in Cape Town's Salt River in 2016. Duncan's first solo vintage in 2011 quickly garnered acclaim, solidifying his reputation.

Savage Wines focuses on sourcing grapes from high-altitude and maritime vineyards across the Western Cape, particularly granitic soils. Duncan leases vineyards and collaborates with dedicated South African growers to produce elegant and classic wines. His minimal intervention approach, using whole bunch fermentation, old wood, and amphorae, allows the terroir to shine.

The winery offers varieties like Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, and Touriga Nacional. With a history of producing Platter five-star wines, Savage Wines continues to impress and be a leader in the new wave of artisanal South African producers.

Winemaker Duncan Savage Savage

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