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Savage Stellenbosch Salt River Sauvignon Blanc 2024

$2699

Salt River is not a wine region. It is the gritty, industrial Cape Town neighborhood where Duncan Savage built his cellar. The grapes come from five sites around Stellenbosch, anchored by a 35-year-old bush vine block on the slopes of Bottelary. Forget whatever you associate with supermarket Sauvignon Blanc: Savage ferments and ages this in a mix of stainless steel, concrete eggs and older casks, which builds texture and pushes the wine toward saline and savory rather than a wall of gooseberry. He launched the label in 2011 while still making acclaimed whites at Cape Point, went full-time in 2016, and is now one of the reference points for the modern Cape. Tension and restraint are the house signature. This is Sauvignon Blanc for people who are sure they do not like Sauvignon Blanc.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Spectator

90 points

"This bright white is light on its feet, with a nice mix of Asian pear, grapefruit pith and white blossom notes that show an underpinning of minerally stone and saline character, ending with a silky finish. Drink now."

Wine Enthusiast

90 points

"This Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc attracts with fresh citrus notes. The palate brings together concentrated flavors of ripe Meyer lemon and apricot, highlighted by a dash of ginger and backed by mouth-watering acidity." —Jesica Vargas

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, herb-heavy salads, or fried calamari.

Tasting Profile

Dry and saline, with green apple, fennel and waxy lemon peel. Textured rather than sharp, medium-bodied.

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