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BLEND
75% Sauvignon blanc, 25% Semillon
VINEYARDS
Savage White is made up of three vineyard sites grown in a combination
of sandstone and granite soils. Elevation of the sites ranges from 213m
to 677m above sea level with a combination of trellised and bush vine
plantings.
VINIFICATION
Grapes are given a fair amount of sun exposure through the season to
ensure ripe fruit is processed. Overnight cooling is followed by whole
bunch pressing and oxidative handling. The juice is transferred to a
selection of 500L barrels (20% new) and concrete eggs where
spontaneous fermentation and aging takes place. Malolactic
fermentation takes place in the Semillon and occasionally the Sauvignon
blanc depending on the vintage. Wines are aged for 12 months in barrel
and concrete followed by a further 2-3 months in stainless steel, and
finally bottling.
TASTING NOTES
The warmer vintage conditions have resulted in a slightly more fruit
forward wine than was the case in 2021. Blackcurrant leaf, pineapple,
pear and grapefruit backed by subtle wood spice. The palate is tightly
wound with characteristic salinity, texture and length. A wine that will
continue to reward over the next 10 years.
