{"product_id":"savage-red-2024","title":"Savage Red 2024","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStellenbosch Syrah | Granite Soils | Duncan Savage\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Savage Red 2024 is the flagship red from acclaimed South African winemaker Duncan Savage, and since the 2017 vintage it has been produced as a 100% Syrah rather than the multi-varietal blend used in earlier releases. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is sourced from two decomposed-granite sites, one in Stellenbosch and another in the Swartland. The Stellenbosch component comes from trellised vines, while the Swartland component is sourced from dry-farmed bush vines. This granite influence, combined with Savage's restrained approach in the cellar, produces a Syrah focused on perfume, freshness, peppery spice and mineral tension rather than sheer power. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep ruby-red with bright crimson and violet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly perfumed, with violets and rose petals leading into blackberry, black cherry and dark plum. Classic Syrah notes of cracked black pepper, wild herbs and subtle fynbos sit alongside a stony, mineral character associated with the decomposed-granite vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium-bodied, precise and savoury. Dark berry fruit is balanced by pepper, herbs and fine mineral notes, with fresh acidity giving the wine excellent energy. The tannins are structured but refined, allowing the fruit and spice to remain clear and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, dry and savoury, with lingering blackberry, violet, pepper and crushed-stone minerality.\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 2024\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 Western Cape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch \u0026amp; Swartland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decomposed granite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellised vines \u0026amp; dry-farmed bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned\/older oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e13,5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavage Red is made with an emphasis on minimal intervention and preserving vineyard character. Duncan Savage has traditionally incorporated a substantial proportion of whole bunches in this wine, followed by gentle extraction and maturation in seasoned larger-format oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent vintages demonstrate the approach particularly well: the 2022 spent its first year in old 500-litre barrels followed by further maturation in larger foudre, while the 2023 used 50% whole-bunch fermentation and spent 13 months in old 500-litre barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective isn't to make a heavily extracted or oak-dominated Shiraz. Instead, Savage aims for freshness, perfume, savoury complexity and fine tannin structure, allowing the Syrah and granite terroir to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around 16–18°C, ideally after 30–60 minutes in a decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled lamb and rosemary, pepper-crusted steak, venison, duck, braaied meats and mushroom dishes. The peppery, savoury character of Syrah makes it particularly good with dishes featuring herbs, smoke or char. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's \u0026amp; Collector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavage Red has evolved into one of Duncan Savage's most serious wines. What originally began as a red blend has been 100% Syrah since 2017, with the focus increasingly placed on granite-grown fruit and restrained winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who enjoy Porseleinberg, Rall AVA Syrah, Mullineux Schist Syrah or other premium Cape Syrahs, Savage Red 2024 is a compelling addition to the cellar: elegant, peppery and mineral-driven rather than big or heavily oaked, with the structure to develop beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Savage Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423914483735,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Savage_Red_2024.jpg?v=1787304730","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/pt\/products\/savage-red-2024","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}