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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
merchant feed
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
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
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
2019£45.002023£42.00
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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