2021 Savage Red
2021 Savage Red

2021 Savage Red

Highly Rated
Savage |Stellenbosch |Shiraz
Crafted by the talented Duncan Savage, this stunning wine showcases the very best of South African Syrah.
Price:
$70.00
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Description

Crafted by the talented Duncan Savage, this stunning wine showcases the very best of South African Syrah.

The 2021 Savage Red is a compelling 100% Syrah sourced from organically grown vineyards in Stellenbosch’s decomposed granite soils. The grapes, handpicked from three parcels in the Kuils River area, undergo spontaneous fermentation with 50% whole clusters. 12 months in 500-liter barrels and an additional 10 months in foudre add character and complexity.

The nose bursts with aromas of ripe red plums, mulberries, and strawberry compote, with notes of lavender, lilies, sandalwood and thyme. The palate is broad and textured, with waves of sweet red and black berry fruits, savory meaty nuances, and a touch of black peppercorn. A granitic mineral finish and polished, plush tannins complete the wine.

This Syrah drinks beautifully right now, but will develop beautifully over the next 10 to 12 years. Duncan Savage is unstoppable.

96 points
"An intensely perfumed, grippy Syrah with white pepper and incense top notes and layers of fig, damson and blackberry fruit."
- Tim Atkin MW (timatkin.com)

95 points
"The palate shows impressive depth and freshness with savory and meaty notes before delightful mineral notions of granite and floral potpourri expressions wade across the mid-palate." - Anthony Mueller (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)

96 points - "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. Drink 2025-35." - Tim Atkin MW (timatkin.com)

95 points - "The 2021 Proprietary Red displays a hint of flint with a kiss of reduction and spicy red fruit essences on the nose. Medium-bodied with 13.8% alcohol, the palate shows impressive depth and freshness with savory and meaty notes before delightful mineral notions of granite and floral potpourri expressions wade across the mid-palate. Currently a little nervous, give it another year in the bottle, and it should govern until its 20th birthday, perhaps even longer. Just over 13,000 bottles were produced from 70% whole-cluster Syrah. Drink 2024-2041." - Anthony Mueller (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)

95 points - "Grapes sourced from the Langverwagt farm in Kuils River on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. 100% whole-bunch fermented. Matured for 13 months in older 500-litre barrels before a further 10 months in foudre. Red currant, wild strawberry, dried herbs, cured meat, pepper and spice on the nose while the palate has good fruit density, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Succulent and balanced – alcohol is 13.8%." - Christian Eedes (Wine Magazine South Africa)

94 points - "The 2021 Red Blend includes 70% whole clusters, matured for 13 months in 500-liter barrels and then a year in foudres. The splendid bouquet displays brambly red plummy fruit, crushed stone, bay leaf, and Japanese green tea in the background. The medium-bodied palate has a touch of menthol on the entry and fine depth. It’s fresh with a slightly powdery texture and a saline, focused, surprisingly strict finish. Excellent. Drink 2025-2042." – Neal Martin (Vinous)

Vineyards:

Syrah sourced exclusively from prime organically grown Stellenbosch vineyards planted on decomposed granite soils.


Winemaking and Maturation:

The grapes were spontaneously fermented from wild yeasts using 50% whole clusters spending 3 to 4 weeks on skins. The wine spends 12 months in 500 litre barrels followed by a further 10 months in foudre.

Tasting Notes:

The wine displays a gloriously perfumed aromatic profile that rises out the glass effortlessly to reveal expressive notes of lavender, sweet lilies, ripe red plum, stewed mulberries and strawberry compote before singed sandalwood, dried rosemary and thyme herbal nuances.

The palate is broad and elegantly textured with plenty of sweet, sumptuous upfront red and black berry fruits, a savoury steak tartar meaty complexity, black peppercorns and a granitic infused mineral finish. Wonderfully polished sweet plush tannins make this a seriously generous wine that will offer rewarding drinking on release, but that will undoubtedly be cellar worthy for another 10 to 12+ years of development

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country South Africa
Region Stellenbosch
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
Vinous
Critic Score 96
95
94
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
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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