Marked by a magic touch from one of South Africa’s “it-producers”; Duncan Savage. The 16 Savage Red is a Syrah based (81%) southern Rhône blend, large oak and plenty of love, hands off spot on is the recipe and the result is wonderful; Dense and concentrated fruit profile, with savory notes of cured meat and a granite like minerality. Drinks well already, but there is more to come int this one.
Marked by a magic touch from one of South Africa’s “it-producers”; Duncan Savage. The 16 Savage Red is a Syrah based (81%) southern Rhône blend, large oak and plenty of love, hands off spot on is the recipe and the result is wonderful; Dense and concentrated fruit profile, with savory notes of cured meat and a granite like minerality. Drinks well already, but there is more to come int this one.
Jun 6th, 2018
Good, but goes down a little harsh and with more sour and crunch than I remember since I first tried a couple years ago. Pours with a brick filter draped over dark crimson. Beefy bloody notes hanging around with magic marker upfront, then averages itself out with fruits and herbs and becomes altogether a vibrant lighter thing. Little hints of iodine and violet - just barely.
Good, but goes down a little harsh and with more sour and crunch than I remember since I first tried a couple years ago. Pours with a brick filter draped over dark crimson. Beefy bloody notes hanging around with magic marker upfront, then averages itself out with fruits and herbs and becomes altogether a vibrant lighter thing. Little hints of iodine and violet - just barely.
Feb 12th, 2023
Western Cape, South Africa
