Savage Red 2021
750 ml Syrah 100% Stellenbosch, Swartland, South Africa 2021
Savage Red 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Stellenbosch, Swartland, South Africa), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, chilli con carne. Cheapest offer £45.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£45.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Syrah prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Stellenbosch, Swartland · South Africa
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Syrah
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Occasions
dinner party · steak night
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About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Savage Red comprises 100% Syrah sourced from Stellenbosch and Swartland. It boasts an enticing bouquet featuring red and black fruit, complemented by hints of rose, lilies, and white pepper. The palate is fruit-driven, with a vibrant acidity, and exceptionally fine tannins. Overall, it presents a delicate, detailed, and beautifully poised profile.
Other vintages of Savage Red we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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