Critics Ratings

‘Duncan Savage has form when it comes to making white Bordeaux blends (Cape Point’s Isleidh), so it’s no surprise that this is every bit as good as his maiden release. Sauvignon is the dominant partner with 44% Semillon. Stone fruit and grapefruit flavours are complemented by stylish oak integration, with undertones of cardamom and curry powder. The Cape meets Pessac-Léognan. Drink: 2014-20’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 95/100

'Near-equal blend of Kaaimansgat sauvignon & Villiersdorp semillon, 2013 underscores very auspicious 2012 debut. Intricate weave of tropical & stonefruit, creamy-chalky lees-driven texture & vibrant acidity. Combo new/old large-format oak. For keeping.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2023, 5* (95/100)

‘The 2013 White is a blend of 56% Sauvignon Blanc and 44% Semillon, the fruit sourced by Duncan Savage from numerous vineyards around Kaaimansgat for the former and Villiersdorp for the latter. The wine is fermented in 500-liter used oak casks, 25% new, where it ages for 11 months. It has a very refined bouquet with scents of beeswax, honeysuckle, jasmine and touches of praline in the background. The palate is very well balanced with beautifully effervescent orange zest, guava, apricot and honeysuckle notes and a supremely focused, classy finish. Quite simply, this is one of South Africa’s finest white wines - and I am saying that because I've tasted hundreds of them and this comes very near the summit.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Oct 2014)

‘Bright light yellow. Aromas of yellow fruits, orange blossom, nut oil, minerals and vanillin oak. Densely packed, saline and light on its feet; boasts a lovely combination of dusty extract and energy. Subtle leesy richness leavened by striking acidity. Finishes broad, fresh and long, with a saline complexity. This is the new label of Duncan Savage, winemaker for Cape Point Vineyards.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 91/100 (Apr 2015)

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