95 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[13.5%] Weathered granite soils in one of the best spots in Stellenbosch for Syrah supply the grapes for this delicious red, made in a style that nods enthusiastically towards the northern Rhône. White pepper and lavender aromas lead you into a palate that's focused, spicy and intense, with extra structure and complexity from 50% whole bunches. 2023-2030. (2020)"
92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Red Savage, made with 50% whole bunch, is matured in 500-liter French oak for the first year and foudres for the second. It has a sublime bouquet of brambly red fruit, sous-bois and light sea spray scents that gradually gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Quite dense and weighty in the mouth, leading to a ferrous finish that just needs to develop finesse and precision. Two bottles were tasted; in the second I discerned a little more nuance and edge. Drink: 2022-2032. (Apr 2021)"
91 points Anthony Mueller (Wine Advocate): "Made from Syrah this year, the 2018 Proprietary Red is dark ruby colored at the core and has a nose that is unmistakably Syrah. Wafting with juicy scents of blackberry and black plum over black peppercorn, the nose expresses hints of sweet tobacco, olive and smoked salami in the glass. The medium-bodied wine is classic and pleasurable on the palate with ripe flavors of juicy plum and black cherry skin over fresh cracked pepper flavors before displaying gripping tannins across the mid-palate. The wine concludes with a long, drawn-out finish that leaves me craving fire-roasted meats from the grill. It's simply delicious. Drink: 2021-2030. (2/26/21)"
92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Red Savage, made with 50% whole bunch, is matured in 500-liter French oak for the first year and foudres for the second. It has a sublime bouquet of brambly red fruit, sous-bois and light sea spray scents that gradually gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Quite dense and weighty in the mouth, leading to a ferrous finish that just needs to develop finesse and precision. Two bottles were tasted; in the second I discerned a little more nuance and edge. Drink: 2022-2032. (Apr 2021)"
91 points Anthony Mueller (Wine Advocate): "Made from Syrah this year, the 2018 Proprietary Red is dark ruby colored at the core and has a nose that is unmistakably Syrah. Wafting with juicy scents of blackberry and black plum over black peppercorn, the nose expresses hints of sweet tobacco, olive and smoked salami in the glass. The medium-bodied wine is classic and pleasurable on the palate with ripe flavors of juicy plum and black cherry skin over fresh cracked pepper flavors before displaying gripping tannins across the mid-palate. The wine concludes with a long, drawn-out finish that leaves me craving fire-roasted meats from the grill. It's simply delicious. Drink: 2021-2030. (2/26/21)"
| Product SKU | 352109 |
| Producer | Duncan Savage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| SubRegion | Swartland |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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