SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $54.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Savage Wines
VINTAGE
2017
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Western Cape, South Africa
GRAPE
Syrah
Winemaker Notes
Duncan Savage was the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards' for 14 vintages. In 2011, he started his own label on the side. Through his time at Cape Point, Duncan grew to understand maritime vineyards and crafted a reputation for profound and saline whites with great aging potential; this led him to source grapes for his own project, Savage Wines, from similar maritime and high altitude sites. His wines were met with great acclaim and in 2016 he quit his job to turn his attention to his namesake project. At first he created wine by borrowing other people's wineries but today he uses his own winery in Salt River, Cape Town. Duncan is no doubt one of the best winemakers in South Africa. In fact, Tim Atkin (MW) has proclaimed, "Duncan Savage thinks he hasn't hit his full potential yet. Heaven help his rivals when he does.
95 Points, Vinous
The 2017 Red is pure Syrah with 50% whole-bunch fruit, matured for 11 months in 600-liter barrels. Quite deep in color, it has a backward nose at first, one that gradually unfurls to reveal black fruit infused with melted tar and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well-judged acidity, and velvety-smooth with great depth on the white pepper and fynbos-tinged finish. Outstanding.
We deliver within the province of Ontario only.
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Someone of legal drinking age must be present to receive the wine. We are unable to leave wine with anyone under the legal drinking age.
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After placing your order, you will be contacted by someone from Lifford to arrange delivery. Most deliveries can be arranged within 2-7 business days, depending on your location within Ontario. Please note, we are unable to provide next day delivery on web orders.
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Each order can be delivered to a single delivery location only. For multiple delivery locations, orders should be placed separately.
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There is free delivery within Toronto.
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Outside of Toronto and delivered within our coverage zones, there is a $15 fee. This fee is waived if order is 3 cases or more or if the value exceeds $600.
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For delivery outside of our coverage zone, there will be courier fees incurred.
