Critics Ratings

‘No one variety outshines others in 2018, Sauvignon, Semillon, Chenin blend, as 2017. Sense of ripe calmnesss, textural flow, balanced by focusing savoury acid. More contemplative than arresting. Natural ferment, older oak 10 months.’ – Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 4.5* (94/100)

‘Duncan Savage is an old hand at making superb white blends and this medley of mostly Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon and 20% Chenin Blanc is another impressive cuvée. Fermented in older wood with 10% malolactic, it's herbal, textured and refreshing with a leesy, cream mid palate and notes of grapefruit and citrus. 2019-24’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 93/100

‘Exotic, with notes of mango and kiwifruit, underscored by sea salt and elderflower accents. Elegant, expressive and texturally seductive, with vibrant acidity flowing through, bringing out balance and focus. Cardamom details emerge on the long finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2028.’ - Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Apr 2020)

‘The 2018 White is a blend of 54% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Sémillon and 18% Chenin Blanc matured in used 500-liter barrels. It has a lovely bouquet of praline and subtle brioche scents that unfurl seductively in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a saline entry, quite taut and spicy in the middle, and tinged with tangy marmalade on the finish. Enjoy this lovely white from Duncan Savage over the next two decades.’ - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Oct 2019)

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