Critics Ratings

'All syrah, 2018 full of joie de vivre; crackles with heady pepper spice, lilies, great energy, concentration in its sweet, supple fruit, zesty tannin trim. Bit leaner than 2017, just as delicious now & with time to go. Stellenbosch vines. Modest alcohol (13.3%), as most.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 5* (95/100)

'Weathered granite soils in one of the best spots in Stellenbosch for Syrah supply the grapes for this delicious red, made in a style that nods enthusiastically towards the northern Rhône. White pepper and lavender aromas lead you into a palate that's focused, spicy and intense,
with extra structure and complexity from 50% whole bunches. 2023-30' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 95/100

‘There's a pretty aromatic overtone to this elegant, medium- to full-bodied red. Bright violet and bay leaf notes accent flavors of ripe currant and black plum fruit, smoky mineral and anise. Tightly-meshed, with a core of fine-grained tannins firming the lightly mouthwatering finish. Syrah. Drink now through 2026.’ - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Jul 2021)

'The 2018 Red Savage, made with 50% whole bunch, is matured in 500-liter French oak for the first year and foudres for the second. It has a sublime bouquet of brambly red fruit, sous-bois and light sea spray scents that gradually gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Quite dense and weighty in the mouth, leading to a ferrous finish that just needs to develop finesse and precision. Two bottles were tasted; in the second I discerned a little more nuance and edge.’ - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Apr 2021)

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