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2022 Savage, Follow The Line, Western Cape

Western Cape,South Africa,

Original price was: £36.48.Current price is: £26.99.

Bottle size: 75cl,

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    Description

    2022 Savage, Follow The Line, Western Cape: This Cinsault comes from a 42-year-old, dry-farmed bush vine vineyard in Darling, planted in decomposed granite on a south-facing slope that faces the cold Atlantic winds. The vineyard has been worked with since 2011, delivering consistent and pure fruit. Grapes are hand-sorted, undergo 50% whole-bunch spontaneous fermentation, and are gently pressed before aging for a year in older foudre, amphora, and 500L barrels. Follow the Line is known for its aromatic purity, showcasing strawberries, cherries, rose petals, violets, and subtle white pepper. It is soft, perfumed, and balanced with the freshness of granitic soils. While it drinks beautifully young, it will age gracefully for up to 10 years.

    Food pairing: Perfect with grilled meats, charcuterie, and fresh salads.

    Additional information

    Wine Type

    Red

    Country

    South Africa

    Region

    Western Cape

    Vintage

    2022

    Brand

    Savage

    Appellation

    Western Cape

    Bottle Size

    75cl

    Pack Size

    1x75cl

    Alcohol Percentage

    13.00

    Duty Status

    Duty Paid

    Availability

    Immediate

    Producer Profile

    Duncan Savage developed a reputation for making profound, mineral-driven white wines with aging potential from interesting, exposed terroirs, and in 2011 he began his own project, Savage Wines, in tandem with his then-day job. The Savage Wines were met with great critical acclaim and in 2016 he made them his full-time endeavor. He buys grapes and leases vineyards with old varietals in interesting sites all over the Western Cape. His recently completed winery is an urban space in Salt River, Cape Town.

    Stylistically he focuses on freshness and elegance, crafting wines that are restrained, with lower alcohols. He likes to pick early, looking for acidity, using whole clusters where appropriate, and old vines wherever possible.