93 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Previous vintages of this also included Grenache and Syrah and I think they’re slightly missed here on this varietal Cinsault from Darling. It’s an impressive red for all that, showing white pepper and Turkish Delight notes and supple raspberry fruit. 2019-2025. (2018)."
92 pointsNeal Martin (Vinous): "The 2017 Follow The Own is a blend of 93% Cinsault and the rest Syrah from in Darling. It underwent malolactic fermentation in old 500-liter French oak, and then spent nine months in foudres ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 liters. It has a very seductive bouquet of plush red currant and cranberry fruit with touches of vanilla and almond. The palate is well balanced with fine, quite edgy tannin. This is linear and conservative in some ways, but it has a very penetrating finish that leaves a tingle of white pepper on the finish. Give this a year in bottle, then drink to your heart’s content. Drink 2020-2032. (08/2018)."
92 pointsNeal Martin (Vinous): "The 2017 Follow The Own is a blend of 93% Cinsault and the rest Syrah from in Darling. It underwent malolactic fermentation in old 500-liter French oak, and then spent nine months in foudres ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 liters. It has a very seductive bouquet of plush red currant and cranberry fruit with touches of vanilla and almond. The palate is well balanced with fine, quite edgy tannin. This is linear and conservative in some ways, but it has a very penetrating finish that leaves a tingle of white pepper on the finish. Give this a year in bottle, then drink to your heart’s content. Drink 2020-2032. (08/2018)."
| Product SKU | 348625 |
| Producer | Duncan Savage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| SubRegion | Swartland |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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