Savage “Not Tonight Josephine” Chenin Blanc is a luxurious dessert wine crafted by acclaimed South African winemaker Duncan Savage. Made from late-harvest Chenin Blanc grapes grown in the Western Cape, this wine captures extraordinary balance, purity, and finesse.
The grapes are naturally concentrated and often touched by noble rot (botrytis), giving the wine depth and complexity. Fermentation occurs naturally, followed by gentle maturation in small oak barrels to preserve freshness and texture.
Expect aromas of honey, dried apricot, pear, citrus zest, and jasmine. On the palate, it’s silky and rich yet bright and mineral, with a beautifully long finish.
Style: sweet dessert wine, elegant and refined
Alcohol: ~10–12 % vol
Origin: Western Cape, South Africa
Winemaker: Duncan Savage
Perfect pairing: blue cheese, fruit tarts, pâté or foie gras
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Savage Wines – Natural wines from South Africa by Duncan Savage
Savage Wines is a highly acclaimed winery based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded by the legendary winemaker Duncan Savage. Known for crafting terroir-driven, minimal-intervention wines, Savage Wines is considered one of the top natural wine producers in the New World.
Duncan gained international recognition during his time at Cape Point Vineyards, but in 2011 he launched his personal label – Savage Wines. He sources grapes from cool-climate regions such as Elgin, Piekenierskloof, and Stellenbosch, focusing on authenticity, site expression, and natural winemaking – spontaneous fermentation, low sulfur, no fining or filtration.
? Top cuvées include:
Savage White, Follow The Line, Thief in the Night, and Savage Red – all praised by critics like Tim Atkin MW and Decanter.
Whether you're looking for a premium South African wine, a natural wine with depth, or something truly expressive of terroir, Savage Wines is your top choice.
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- Winery: Savage Wines (South Africa) Duncan Savage
- Species: Chenin Blanc
- Wine region: western cape
- Year: 2024
- Residual sugar: 300
- Acids: 8,5
- Alcohol: 8,5
- Sugar contents: Sweet
- Rating: Daniel Pešat 97
- Volume: 0.375 l
- Aromatics:
- Peach
- Fig
- Honey
- Mineral
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