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Savage Wines | In Focus

“Brilliant wines from one of the most respected winemaker ‘dudes’ in South Africa… wines that make you want to run outside and tell all your friends.” - Neal Martin

One of the most talked-about names in South Africa right now, Duncan Savage.

After 14 years at Cape Point Vineyards crafting saline, precise coastal Sauvignon Blancs, Duncan set out on his own in 2011 and since then, his reputation has soared. Today, Savage Wines is a go-to address for thrilling, pure, and age-worthy wines that somehow remain remarkably wallet-friendly -  a rare combination indeed.

Guided by his mantra to “do as little as possible, as much as you can,” Duncan sources exceptional coastal and high-elevation fruit across the Western Cape, letting site and season lead. The result: wines that are vivid, focused, and quietly powerful.

2025 Savage Salt River Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc - 6x75cl

  • White
  • 2026 - 2030
  • Duncan Savage
  • 6x75cl
  • Western cape, South Africa
  • Available Later
Pricing
£89.73 In Bond £130.00 Duty Paid inc VAT

  • Goedhuis Waddesdon, August 2026

    Sourced from five Stellenbosch vineyards, the Salt River combines 38-year-old bush vines from the Bottelary Hills with coastal and granite-soiled Polkadraai sites, bringing freshness, tension and fine acidity. Fermented in stainless steel, concrete and seasoned oak, it spent four months on its lees before a further two months in bottle, adding texture and complexity. Brilliant silky flow on the palate, with a great weight to the fruit. Waxy lemon and grapefruit, with a mouth-watering pithy finish. Bracing sea breeze acidity, speckled with gentle vanilla spice. Really punches above its weight.

  • Jancis Robinson, May 2026, Score: 16.5+

    Restrained but precise aromas of grapefruit and starfruit, with elderflower floral notes and a subtle nettle leafiness. A real stony undertow, too. Engaging balance of the variety’s vigorous freshness and a slightly chewy texture. Chalky, green-fruited and saline on the finish, with a white-pepper kick. Oliver Coleman

  • Greg Sherwood MW, August 2026, Score: 93+

    Made from three Sauvignon Blanc parcels, but soon to be four, this 2025 is a delicious expression with rich layers of white citrus, yellow grapefruit and Cape gooseberry with back grown aromatic hints of cut grass and Granitic mineral spice. Intense, concentrated and beautifully harmonious. This is very classy and one of his best Salt River Sauvignons to date. Drink now to 2032+.

  • Goedhuis Waddesdon, August 2026

    Sourced from five Stellenbosch vineyards, the Salt River combines 38-year-old bush vines from the Bottelary Hills with coastal and granite-soiled Polkadraai sites, bringing freshness, tension and fine acidity. Fermented in stainless steel, concrete and seasoned oak, it spent four months on its lees before a further two months in bottle, adding texture and complexity. Brilliant silky flow on the palate, with a great weight to the fruit. Waxy lemon and grapefruit, with a mouth-watering pithy finish. Bracing sea breeze acidity, speckled with gentle vanilla spice. Really punches above its weight.

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  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.