Duncan Savage Follow the Line Western Cape 2021

95 points Tim Atkin, MW: "'[13%] Not so long ago, the fruit for Follow The Line used to disappear into the Savage Red, but it's now established as a superb wine in its own right. Fermented with 50% whole bunches, it's an ethereal cuvée of Cinsault with 7% Syrah, with rose petal, pepper and Turkish Delight notes, strawberry and hibiscus flavours and sculpted tannins. 2023-2030. (2022)"

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Follow The Line comes from 40-years-old Cinsault vines aged in three oak foudres. It has a quite an elegant, red berry fruit nose with touches of rooibos and bergamot, very well defined and focused. The palate has an understated intensity, fine acidity and is nicely structured with gentle grip, sappy with allspice and sage towards the persistent finish. This will be difficult to resist in its youth. Wonderful. Drink: 2024-2037. (Sep 2022)"

92 points Anthony Mueller (Wine Advocate): "Slightly darker than the previous vintage, the 2021 Follow The Line displays bright, crunchy red fruit essences with dusty potpourri. Medium-bodied and with zesty, bright acidity, the mouthfeel is pure and crystalline with fresh cherries and a balanced structure that beams with a bright, succulent finish. It's incredibly food friendly, while the nose begs me back for more. With beautiful wines like this, one can easily see why South African Cinsault is so attractive yet admired by few and still underappreciated by many. Drink: 2022-2032. (12/29/23)"