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Western Cape White Blend | Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon | Duncan Savage

The Savage White 2025 is the flagship white blend from acclaimed South African winemaker Duncan Savage, combining Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from carefully selected maritime-influenced vineyards in the Western Cape.

Savage has built his reputation around producing restrained, mineral-driven wines from vineyards exposed to cooling coastal influences, with granite soils playing an important role in his sourcing philosophy. The Savage White has become one of the estate's benchmark wines, demonstrating that Sauvignon Blanc can produce serious, textured and age-worthy South African white wine when combined with Sémillon and thoughtful oak maturation.

The style is a world away from simple, overtly tropical Sauvignon Blanc. Expect citrus, stone fruit, herbs and saline minerality, supported by the waxy texture and depth of Sémillon and subtle maturation in oak.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale straw-yellow with bright green-gold highlights.

Nose: Complex and restrained, with aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, green apple and white peach alongside fresh herbs and subtle floral notes. As the wine opens, hints of beeswax, fennel, wild herbs and crushed stone add further complexity.

Palate: Focused and beautifully textured. Fresh citrus and stone fruit are carried by bright, energetic acidity, while Sémillon contributes additional weight and a subtle waxy richness. The oak influence remains restrained, providing texture rather than obvious vanilla or toast.

Finish: Long, precise and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus peel, herbs and a distinctly saline freshness.

Technical Details

  • Producer: Savage Wines
  • Winemaker: Duncan Savage
  • Vintage: 2025
  • Country: South Africa
  • Origin: Western Cape
  • Style: Dry white blend
  • Principal Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon
  • Vineyard Philosophy: Maritime-influenced sites with a particular emphasis on granite soils
  • Fermentation: Barrel fermented
  • Maturation: Oak matured
  • Bottle Size: 750ml
  • ABV: 13,5%
  • Closure: Cork
  • Cellaring: Suitable for medium- to long-term ageing

Food Pairing

Serve at approximately 10–12°C, preferably in a good white-wine glass rather than excessively chilled.

Excellent with grilled line fish, prawns, oysters, ceviche, roast chicken, pork, goat's cheese and creamy seafood dishes. Its combination of acidity, texture and herbal character also makes it particularly good with dishes containing fresh herbs or citrus.

Buyer's & Collector's Note

Savage White is one of the wines that helped establish Duncan Savage's reputation as one of South Africa's leading modern winemakers. Its appeal lies in the tension between Sauvignon Blanc's freshness and Sémillon's texture, combined with restrained oak and the mineral character of coastal Western Cape vineyards.

While enjoyable young, this is also a white wine worth cellaring. The combination of acidity, Sémillon and barrel maturation allows Savage White to develop more complex wax, lanolin, honey, dried citrus and savoury characteristics with bottle age.

For customers who enjoy serious South African whites from producers such as Alheit, Rall, Thorne & Daughters or Sadie Family, the Savage White 2025 is a particularly compelling addition to the cellar.

Delivery within South Africa:

All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.

While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.

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If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.

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If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.

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