Savage White 2023

Nose with grassy notes and a hint of citrus fruit. The palate is rich, round and full with again citrus and an exciting acidity.

Appellation Western Cape

Grape variety sauvignon blanc, sémillon

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

Available

€34.50*

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Savage Wines	South Africa	Western Cape

About the winemaker Duncan Savage graduated from Elsenburg Agricultural College in 2002, as one of the top students. That same year, he also began working as a winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards. In 2004, he additionally became responsible for the vineyards, or viticulturist. Duncan is a traditional winemaker, so he also uses traditional winemaking methods in the cellar. He works not only with stainless steel tanks, but also with oak barrels and clay amphorae. In 2011 he was given the opportunity to start making wines under his own name. Over the years Duncan has learned to deal with vineyards located on the coast and at higher altitudes, so-called coolclimate terroir. The knowledge he has gained is reflected in the wines under his own name. The red wines do not have a high alcohol content. They are rather slender and elegant, rather than thick and ripe, as one so often sees in the new world.

Vineyard management Practising organics

Details

Vineyard	Duncan Savage selected several vineyards, which are the basis of this wine. Vineyards can be found in Kaaimansgat, Villiersdorp, Piekenierskloof and Stellenbosch. These are both vineyards near the sea, as well as more inland and therefore a bit higher situated. The grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification	After harvest, the grapes arewhole-bunch pressed, after which 100% of the must undergoes malolactic fermentation. This is followed by lagering in old large wooden barrels of French oak and concrete eggs for 10 months. There is minimal intervention during vinification, to allow as much terroir as possible to be reflected in the wines. 76% Sauvignon blanc, 24% sémillon.
Vintage	2023
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	14%
Closure	Natural cork