2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc71%
Semillon29%
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandstone, Granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel
Total Aging 14 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Serving Temperature 7-9°C · 45-48°F
Production Details Savage White 2024 is a Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend from three parcels on sandstone and granite soils at elevations ranging from 213 to 677 meters. It is aged for 12 months in barriques and concrete eggs, then a further 2-3 months in stainless steel. The wine is described as elegant and structured, suitable for drinking now or cellaring for a decade.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white flowers, pear, blackcurrant leaf, grapefruit, wood spice, flint
Palate: taut, precise, umami salinity, silky texture, remarkable length
Food Pairing risottos, Asian cuisine, cream-based poultry dishes
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc76%
Semillon24%
Drinking Window over the next 10 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandstone, Granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Total Aging 14 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Grapes are given a fair amount of sun exposure through the season to ensure ripe fruit is processed. Overnight cooling is followed by whole bunch pressing and oxidative handling. The juice is transferred to a selection of 500L barrels (20% new) and concrete eggs where spontaneous fermentation and aging takes place. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the Semillon and occasionally the Sauvignon blanc depending on the vintage. Wines are aged for 12 months in barrel and concrete eggs followed by a further 2-3 months in stainless steel, and finally bottling.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrant leaf, pineapple, pear, grapefruit, wood spice, salinity
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc75%
Semillon25%
Drinking Window over the next 10 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandstone, Granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Total Aging 14 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 500L
Production Details Grapes are given a fair amount of sun exposure through the season to ensure ripe fruit is processed. Overnight cooling is followed by whole bunch pressing and oxidative handling. The juice is transferred to a selection of 500L barrels (20% new) and concrete eggs where spontaneous fermentation and aging takes place. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the Semillon and occasionally the Sauvignon blanc depending on the vintage. Wines are aged for 12 months in barrel and concrete followed by a further 2-3 months in stainless steel, and finally bottling.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrant leaf, pineapple, pear, grapefruit, wood spice, salinity
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Spencer Road, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 447 3022
Email
Owner
Duncan Savage
Cellarmaster
Duncan Savage