Savage Salt River Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Savage WinesWestern Cape, South Africa

Savage Salt River Sauvignon Blanc 2023

£21.9575cl

Why you'll love it

Crafted by Duncan Savage, one of South Africa's most acclaimed winemakers, this wine showcases his expertise in producing elegant and expressive Sauvignon Blancs. The 2023 vintage is a blend of five vineyard sites around Stellenbosch, including a 35-year-old bushvine vineyard,...

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  • CountrySouth Africa
  • RegionWestern Cape
  • GrapeSauvignon Blanc
  • StyleDry & medium
  • Vintage2023
  • Alcohol13.5%

What it tastes like

A refined Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of white pepper, gooseberries, elderflower, and citrus zest. The palate is crisp and mineral-driven, featuring flavors of lime, passionfruit, and pomelo. Its zesty acidity and subtle salinity reflect its coastal origins. 

Light Full

Lovely with

  • Goats' cheeseGoats' cheese salad · Crottin · Tartlets
  • MushroomsWild mushroom risotto · On toast
  • SeafoodFruits de mer · Fish stew · Paella
  • ShellfishMussels · Prawns · Clams

Pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, goat cheese, or fresh salads.

The grape

Sauvignon Blanc

Best known in Loire Valley, Marlborough, Bordeaux

Zesty, aromatic and refreshing. Grapefruit, gooseberry, cut grass and passion fruit, with crisp acidity. Mineral and restrained in Sancerre and the Loire, punchy and tropical in Marlborough, and blended with Sémillon in Bordeaux.

Where it's from

Western Cape

South Africa

South Africa's wine heartland, encompassing everything from the cool coastal valleys to the warmer inland sites. Extraordinarily diverse in climate and soil: a single appellation that contains multitudes — from delicate Elgin Pinot to muscular Swartland reds.

Western Cape

Meet the producer

Savage Wines

Western Cape, South Africa

Duncan Savage makes wine in Cape Town's Salt River district, with a minimal intervention approach. Love Wine stocks a long list, from Sauvignon Blanc and white blends to Syrah and reds. Fruit comes from Stellenbosch, Overberg, Paarl and beyond.

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The story behind it

Savage Wines, based in Cape Town's Salt River district, is known for its commitment to quality and minimal intervention winemaking. The Salt River Sauvignon Blanc is a testament to this philosophy, reflecting the unique terroir of the Western Cape. 

If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blancs, such as Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé, will appreciate the elegance and minerality of this wine.

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Delivery & collection

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