Savage 'never been asked to dance' Chenin Blanc 2022/23

Savage 'never been asked to dance' Chenin Blanc 2022/23

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Description

Vineyards for his wines are leased and grapes sourced from around the Western Cape, maritime in nature where possible. Granitic soil is the focus.

"The 2022 Never Been Asked To Dance is Savage's Chenin Blanc planted in 1956 that had been abandoned for many years. One-third has been replanted in recent years with some interpolated Picpoul, Palomino, Grenache Blanc etc. It has a seductive bouquet with scents of shaved almond, beeswax, yellow plum and light orange blossom scents. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity, lightly spiced with hints of orange rind and white pepper on the finish. This is very classy and precise".

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Savage Wines

Savage Wines is a winery that sources fruit from across South Africa with the vision to producing some of South Africa's top wines. It was started in 2011 by Duncan Savage who after 14 years winemaking experience decided to start his own artisanal winery. His goal is to produce rock-solid classic and elegant wines. His wines are made from top grapes from across South Africa's Western Cape. In his short history he has already gained recognition from top wine critics such as Tim Atkin MW, Jamie Goode and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Bordeaux White Blend

Lesser known to its red counterpart of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as the Bordeaux Red Blend. However, the Bordeaux White Blend made up of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc is highly important as it makes the dry whites as well as the sweet wines of Sauternes. This blend be it dry or sweet is repeated the world over. Interestingly enough, Semillon is often the major part of the blend and Sauvignon Blanc is added in to give a bit of acid or heighten the aromatics.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Western Cape

The Western Cape is similar to Australia's 'South Australia' region - in the ways that it is a legal region that allows for the wineries to source fruit from all of the sub-regions within the larger region. The larger region in this case is: 'Western Cape', and all the sub-regions cover every main growing area in South Africa.