Savage Wines

Shiraz Blend

9.224 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.5

Stalky red berry fruit that's a touch smokey followed by richer Black Forest gateaux. In the mouth you get sweetly rounded and rich black cherry & berry fruit, precise, fine tannins that make this eminently drinkable. Spice box notes linger on the long finish, a really gorgeous drop!

Stalky red berry fruit that's a touch smokey followed by richer Black Forest gateaux. In the mouth you get sweetly rounded and rich black cherry & berry fruit, precise, fine tannins that make this eminently drinkable. Spice box notes linger on the long finish, a really gorgeous drop!

Sep 18th, 2015
Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.6

Snap into a Slim Jim!

Snap into a Slim Jim!

Jun 30th, 2014
Tim L
9.1

Haven’t enjoyed the many joys of South African blends nor Cinsault grape joys at all… but joy of discovery of fine wine is still very real...joyful. Great balance, palate rich dark fruit satisfying distinguished no excesses to distract…this wine earns a true yada yada yada embellishment award. Net commentary: Drink with resolution.

Haven’t enjoyed the many joys of South African blends nor Cinsault grape joys at all… but joy of discovery of fine wine is still very real...joyful. Great balance, palate rich dark fruit satisfying distinguished no excesses to distract…this wine earns a true yada yada yada embellishment award. Net commentary: Drink with resolution.

Jun 19th, 2023
Ely Cohn

This is a spectacularly good cool climate South African Shiraz blend from the highly talented Duncan Savage (formerly of Cape Point Vineyards).

It pushes fruit over iodine and has an appreciated light handed restrained extraction. Color is youthful translucent ruby with aromas of brand new leather gloves, graphite, and juniper. High acid dark plums and blackberries envelope perfectly grippy tannins and a mouthful of minerals, coffee, and violets. As elegant a Shiraz as I’ve tasted

This is a spectacularly good cool climate South African Shiraz blend from the highly talented Duncan Savage (formerly of Cape Point Vineyards).

It pushes fruit over iodine and has an appreciated light handed restrained extraction. Color is youthful translucent ruby with aromas of brand new leather gloves, graphite, and juniper. High acid dark plums and blackberries envelope perfectly grippy tannins and a mouthful of minerals, coffee, and violets. As elegant a Shiraz as I’ve tasted

Dec 23rd, 2018
Ntobeko Ntusi

Excellent. Always. Vintage 2016. Syrah, Grenache, cinsault blend. Excellent.

Excellent. Always. Vintage 2016. Syrah, Grenache, cinsault blend. Excellent.

Aug 9th, 2018
Dewet Bisschoff

Follow the Line. Excellent blend.

Follow the Line. Excellent blend.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Caitlin Perlman

2014 - cinsault dominant

2014 - cinsault dominant

Oct 24th, 2015
Duncan Watt

2011

2011

Dec 22nd, 2014
Matt Duncan

Matt had this 5 years ago

Matt had this 5 years ago

Aug 19th, 2019
Jackie Smith

Jackie had this 8 years ago

Jackie had this 8 years ago

May 2nd, 2017