{"product_id":"savage-thief-in-the-night-grenache-2025","title":"Savage - Thief In The Night Grenache 2025","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePiekenierskloof Grenache | High-Altitude Bush Vines | Duncan Savage\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Savage Thief in the Night 2025 is one of Duncan Savage’s most distinctive red wines, showcasing the remarkable potential of high-altitude Grenache from Piekenierskloof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from dry-farmed bush vines planted on sandstone soils high in the Piekenierskloof mountains. Warm daytime conditions combined with significantly cooler nights allow the Grenache to achieve ripeness while retaining the freshness, perfume and natural acidity that have become hallmarks of Thief in the Night. Previous releases have come from parcels between roughly 600 and 700 metres above sea level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 continues Duncan Savage’s restrained approach to Grenache: spontaneous fermentation, partial whole-bunch inclusion and maturation in neutral vessels rather than new oak. The objective is purity rather than power, resulting in a beautifully perfumed wine with red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright ruby-red with translucent crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eFragrant and lifted, with wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry accompanied by rose petals, wild herbs and subtle fynbos. Notes of blood orange, pepper and gentle brown spice add complexity, while a stony mineral quality reflects the high-altitude sandstone terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eElegant yet surprisingly concentrated. Juicy red berries and pomegranate are supported by fresh acidity and fine, chalky tannins. Grenache provides generous fruit and silky texture, while whole-bunch fermentation introduces subtle herbal notes, spice and additional structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, savoury and mineral-driven, with lingering red cherry, wild strawberry, herbs, pepper and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savage Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duncan Savage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piekenierskloof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-altitude, dry-farmed bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous \/ indigenous yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial whole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation Vessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete eggs and seasoned\/older oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, medium-bodied red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiekenierskloof is fundamental to the character of Thief in the Night. The high-altitude vineyards experience considerable temperature variation between day and night, helping the grapes retain freshness despite the region's warm, dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sandstone soils and dry-farmed bush vines produce small, concentrated berries, while Duncan Savage's gentle winemaking avoids excessive extraction or oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent vintages illustrate this philosophy particularly well. The 2024 was 91% Grenache and 9% Cinsault, underwent 20% whole-bunch fermentation and matured for ten months in concrete egg and older 500-litre barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a distinctly modern interpretation of South African Grenache: perfumed and elegant rather than heavy, but with enough concentration and tannin to reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThief in the Night has consistently demonstrated that Grenache can combine immediate drinkability with serious ageing potential. Recent vintages have been given drinking windows extending for roughly 8–12 years, with the 2024 suggested for drinking as far as 2039 by some specialist merchants. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 should be beautifully expressive while young, but several years in bottle should introduce more savoury, earthy and dried-herb complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool at approximately 14–16°C and consider decanting for around 30 minutes when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with lamb chops, roast duck, pork belly, venison, chargrilled meats, Mediterranean dishes and roasted vegetables. Its combination of red fruit, herbs and spice also makes it particularly well suited to lamb tagine and other gently spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer’s \u0026amp; Collector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavage Thief in the Night has become one of South Africa's benchmark Grenache-based wines. Its appeal lies in Duncan Savage's ability to combine the natural generosity of Grenache with the freshness and mineral tension provided by high-altitude Piekenierskloof vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Sadie Family Soldaat, David \u0026amp; Nadia Grenache, Rall Grenache or other premium Cape Grenache, the Savage Thief in the Night 2025 is a compelling addition to the cellar—small-production, terroir-driven and made in the elegant, restrained style that has established Duncan Savage as one of South Africa's leading contemporary winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Savage Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423998238743,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Savage_-_Thief_Of_The_Night_Grenache_2025_-_Mothercity_Liquor.jpg?v=1787305362","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/fr\/products\/savage-thief-in-the-night-grenache-2025","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}