Savage Red 2019
Savage Red 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Stellenbosch, Swartland, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison. Cheapest offer £45.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2023 Boekenhoutskloof · Swartland | £45.00 | |||
| Damascene Cederberg Syrah 2021 Damascene · Stellenbosch | £45.00 | |||
| Damascene Ceres Plateau Syrah 2022 Damascene · Stellenbosch | £45.00 | |||
| Domaine des Tourelles Syrah Du Liban 2020 Domaine des Tourelles · Bekaa Valley | £45.00 |
Duncan Savage established his own label in 2011 having previously been the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards. Through careful selection of excellent vineyard sites around the Western Cape and an intuitive winemaking style, he has quickly forged a reputation as one of South Africa’s finest producers. Though originally a blend, Savage’s Red is now pure Syrah sourced from two sites, one in Stellenbosch and the other in the Swartland. This is an incredibly focused, Rhône-esque expression of Syrah, with wonderful notes of red and black fruits, white pepper and dried flowers. Plush yet tempered by pinpoint acidity and an ultrafine web of tannins, this is a sure-fire keeper for the cellar.