Savage - Sauvignon Blanc Salt River 2023 (750ml)
Price: $24.99
| Producer | Savage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 201495 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Savage Description
Formerly the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards, Duncan Savage introduced his own label in 2011. Savage’s goal is just to facilitate a few rock-solid classic and elegant wines. Over the years at Cape Point, Duncan has been able to understand maritime vineyards a little better and have thus opted to source grapes for Savage from maritime and altitude sites. Inspiration has also come from many great older reds from South Africa and abroad that have stood the test of time with moderate alcohol and extraction. The 2023 Salt River Sauvignon Blanc blends grapes from five different vineyard sites in Stellenbosch. The mainstay is a 35-year-old bush vine vineyard on the slopes of Bottelary. The other components come from trellised and bush vine vineyards with different aspects, all planted in granitic soil. Together, these vineyards create the distinctive saline mineral style of Sauvignon that enthusiasts appreciate. Salt River, located in the heart of Cape Town, has a vibe reminiscent of Shoreditch in London a few years ago. It's also where you'll find Savage Wines, proudly calling Salt River home.
The combination of Stellenbosch and Sanford soils and locations gives this wine its underlying saline minerality. Fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel, concrete eggs, and older casks.
Tasting Note: Orange blossom, grapefruit, and, well, saline.
