Savage Girl Next Door Syrah 2023
"Duncan Savage, alongside his assistant Banele Vakele, continues to push the boundaries of South African winemaking at his urban winery in Cape Town. With a recent expansion, Savage now has more space to meticulously craft his wines, which reflect his focus on purity, attention to detail, and expressing the true character of each vineyard. During his recent visit, renowned wine critic Neil Martin was deeply impressed with Savage’s 2023 releases, highlighting how his cryptically-named wines embody the heights South African wines can reach.
Savage Wines continues to impress with Duncan Savage’s dedication to meticulous vineyard work and thoughtful winemaking. His 2023 vintage demonstrates the heights that South African wines can reach, balancing purity, complexity, and an unyielding sense of place. Each wine, whether it’s the refined Girl Next Door Syrah or the expressive Are We There Yet blend, reflects the evolution and potential of South African viticulture under Savage’s expert hand." -Winery notes