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Wine Description
The Story
Grapes are meticulously sourced from a number of altitude and maritime vineyards around the Western Cape farmed by passionate South Africans. The small hand selected parcels of fruit receive much love and attention through the growing sea- son with each vineyard’s unique terroir contributing in its own special way to the blend. In the cellar, minimal intervention and old large format French Oak is combined to ensure that the essence of South A...
Wine Information
“In 2014, the Savage proprietary red once again remains a Syrah dominated blend with supporting roles played by Grenache, Touriga Nacional and Cinsaut. The nose is seduc- tively dark, deep and broody with black bramble berries, mul- berries, tar, grilled herbs and savory, barbecued meats. But like all great wines, there are multiple complexing nuances on the nose: violets, purple jasmine, rose petals. One feels no rush to sni , then move on to...