Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 27 August - 7 September 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 2 814
Lot 581
  • Savage; Are We There Yet; 2017; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml
  • Savage; Are We There Yet; 2017; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml
  • Savage; Are We There Yet; 2017; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 800 - 2 200
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 814

About this Item

Are We There Yet, 2017
5 (1 x 5) 750ml

Duncan Savage, a trailblazing winemaker, produces some of SA’s most sought-after wines. They are something of a contradiction; ‘savage’ in their essence of minimal intervention winemaking, but utterly sophisticated in their elegance, drinkability and poise. Every year his following grows, with some of these wines reaching a cult-like status. He sources grapes from across the Western Cape winelands and his cellars are based in Salt River.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from Malgas near Swellendam hence the name 'Are We There Yet'. The vineyard belongs to the legendary David Trafford and is planted to a number of interesting varieties. The vines are planted as bush vines on an incredibly rocky soil in a harsh maritime influenced environment.

Critics Ratings

'Dark black purple in colour, the Syrah and the Touriga make very comfortable bed fellows and the superb synergy of these varieties is laid bare for all to see and taste. Deeper, darker and more powerful than Cinsault or Grenache. Duncan has succeeded in harnessing the power, concentration and intensity of these two noble red varieties and using his own brand of vinous alchemy, crafted a wine so full of energy, minerality and fruit concentration. Compared to the maiden 2016, this vintage seems to unfurl a few extra layers of concentration and fruit brightness, turning up the volume but with much tighter orchestration. The nose is deliciously rocky and mineral revealing dusty river gravel, graphite and grey slate nuances that intermingle with a perfumed Parma violet lift, blueberry opulence, sweet red cherry confit, boiled strawberry bon bons and purple rock candy and confectionary notes. Mouth-filling and fleshy with impressive black berry and fraises des bois fruit weight and chalky graphite tannins, the palate remains impressively lithe and elegant harmoniously focused and confident with the most alluring savory, sappy bramble berry finish.' - 94/100 Greg Sherwood MW

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

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