{"product_id":"savage-red-2024","title":"Savage Red 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavage Red is made by Duncan Savage of Savage Wines, working from his urban cellar in Salt River, Cape Town. \u003c\/strong\u003eRather than relying on a single estate, Savage sources fruit from carefully selected vineyards across the Western Cape, with granite soils and cooler, maritime-influenced sites playing an important role in the style of the wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Savage Red 2024, the Syrah comes from two sites: a trellised vineyard in Stellenbosch planted on decomposed granite, and dry-farmed bush vines in the Swartland growing in similarly granitic soils. The combination brings together freshness, perfume and savoury depth with the concentration associated with dry-farmed old vines. Savage's winemaking is deliberately restrained, with whole-bunch fermentation and maturation in seasoned oak rather than new, heavily flavoured barrels. The aim is to preserve the purity of the Syrah and the character of the vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby red with a youthful purple edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry, black plum and bramble fruit lead into violet, lavender, white pepper and subtle herbal notes. There is a savoury, mineral quality underneath the fruit, reflecting the granitic origins of the wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-bodied and focused, with ripe blackberry and plum supported by fresh acidity and firm but fine-grained tannins. The palate has a savoury edge, with pepper, herbs and a subtle mineral character adding complexity. Seasoned oak contributes texture without dominating the fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and dry, with dark berries, white pepper, violets and a gently savoury, mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Savage Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45869778829491,"sku":"RW2428SH15","price":435.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/SavageRed2024_20a8e9e6-cf0e-40e8-b54a-bffd4e6cd789.jpg?v=1787130564","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/savage-red-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}