Savage - Thief In The Night 2019 (750ml)
Price: $45.99
| Producer | Savage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Varietal | Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 64408 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Savage Description
HISTORY
Duncan Savage introduced his own label in 2011 with a goal to
produce rock-solid, classic and elegant wines. Duncan sources
grapes for Savage wines from maritime and high altitude sites
around the Western Cape in South Africa. These small, hand-
selected parcels receive a lot of love and attention throughout
the growing season. Each vineyard’s unique terroir contributes
in its own special way to the blends.
VINIFICATION
Dry farmed bush vines grown in sandstone derived soils in
Piekenierskloof. The wine spent 2 weeks on skins, 20% as
whole bunches in order to maximize the fruit’s true expression.
All components were picked on the same day from the same
property in the Piekenierskloof and co-fermented. The blend
was aged in one 3400L foudre for 11 months before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Translucent ruby red color, this wine is sassy and confident
from the get go, showing a rich, deep, savory spicy aromatic
depth of autumnal leaves, freshly cut hedge row, sappy earthy
black cherry fruits and a subtle peppery broody depth. The
compact signature palate’s texture density and harmony is un-
ambiguous. A seamless fruit– acid balance and a savory earthy
red currant and bramble berry spice complexity asserting itself
on the long, plush, polished finish.
Vinous: 94 Points
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