Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah (as formerly in Follow The Line). 2017 ex Piekenierskloof showcases delicious layers of pure, dark, spicy concentration, with a nip of tannin. Elegance & freshness for immediate & future pleasure. 70% bunch ferment; old oak matured. Unfined.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93 pts)

'Duncan Savage is well recognized as one of the unofficial/official leaders of the Zoo Cru, a collective of like-minded winemakers focusing on wines of place. He seeks and sources sustainably-farmed cool climate vineyards from across the Cape for his low-interventionist, namesake wines. From the isolated, steep Piekenierskloof, this blend of Grenache (from Soldaat vineyard), Cinsault, and Syrah was 70% whole cluster, and aged for 9 months in large old foudre. Pouring a slightly hazy garnet, alluring darker florals lead directly into wild raspberry, morello cherry, and bright juicy plum. Layers of mineral salts and pink pepper infiltrates the pure fruit, while fine, long tannins hold this linear, slight red in place to a lingering finish. This was the inaugural vintage of this alluring, characterful red blend; serious, yet smashable.' - Dr Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak, 94/100 (Jun 2020)

'The Grenache in this blend with Cinsault and Syrah used to go into Follow The Line but is now part of an all-Piekenierskloof new wine, picked on the same day. Sappy, refreshing and floral, it has fine tannins, nuanced oak and palate-cleansing acidity. 2020-26.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 94/100