Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Usual sauvignon, semillon, chenin blend strikingly delivered in standout 2019. Aromatically complex dried figs, tangerine & tropical tones fleshed out by languorous richness & sliced by steely acid. Twist of grip further ensures future potential. Natural ferment, like 2018 (4.5 stars, 94 pts), 50/50 old oak, concrete 'egg'. WO W Cape.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 5* (95/100)

'The 2019 White Savage is hand-sorted before being processed into Nomblot concrete tanks for alcoholic fermentation; 30% of the grapes are left whole bunch. It has an intense nose, not overt fruit but rather scents of wet wool, candle wax and lanolin, all beautifully defined. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, a slightly waxy texture and touches of cereal and grilled hazelnut toward the persistent finish. It is not a wine for every palate, but those who like it will love it.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (Apr 2021)

'The 2019's taut, smoky bouquet shows a slightly reductive liquid minerality that is utterly captivating, slowly unfurling layer upon layer in the glass. The initial petrichor notes of wet slate give way to crushed granite and dusty gravel nuances underpinned by aromatics of waxy green apples, dried fynbos, peach stone fruits and pithy white citrus. Initially dominated by the Sauvignon Blanc and creamy grapefruit notes of the Semillon, a little time in the glass eventually sees the Chenin Blanc component assert itself with hints of bruised yellow orchard fruits and a soft, pineapple pastille kiss. On the palate, the unmistakable Duncan Savage hallmark brilliance again shines with an outstanding balance and harmony, highlighting his masterful blending of these three white varieties. At once fresh, bright and supremely pure fruited, the 2019 Savage white is all about textural finesse, seamless equilibrium and pinpoint precision. The finish is long, persistent and intensely concentrated throwing out yet more teasing notes of passion fruit, white peach and candied pineapple. A very, very smart white blend in anyone's language. Drink from release and over 10-12+ years.' - Greg Sherwood MW, 95+/100 (Aug 2020)

'"Textured, just like 2017," is how Duncan Savage describes the 2019 release of this seamless cuvée of Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon and 17% Chenin Blanc. With grapes from Elandskloof at its core, this is stony, pithy and grapefruity, with subtle oak, waxy richness from full malolactic and lees contact and a saline finish. 2021-26' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 93/100