Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

2012:
‘Barrel-fermented, sauvignon-led blend with semillon, 2012 version of near-iconic flagship at minimum maintains the standard. Fruit & body easily embrace oak, delivering concentration, subtlety & length with delightful balance & texture. As with 2011 (4.5 stars), has a rewarding future.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*

‘The top white at Cape Point is made from Sauvignon Blanc with 25%) Semillon and is consistently one of South Africa’s greatest wines. It’s a tight, focused, nettly wine with smoky, restrained oak notes, hints of oyster shell and citrus peel and a saline, sea breeze quality. Drink: 2014-20’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 96/100

‘Alluring, with tangerine, persimmon, straw and brioche notes aligned to a creamy frame. The long stony finish shows hints of heather and ginger. Drink now through 2015.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (April 2014)

‘The 2012 Isliedh is blended with 25% Semillon. There is a sense of fullness on the nose thanks to the Semillon: citrus fruit, waxy scents, touches of undergrowth developing in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced and packed full of crisp citrus fruit, lime and tangerine notes, a hint of spice and ginger toward the voluminous finish. This is superb – but to be honest, I was expecting it to be. Drink now-2018.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Oct 2013)

2013:
‘Bright yellow-gold. Pungent minerality to the lemon oil aroma, along with sexy lavender lift. Seriously concentrated and tactile, conveying an impression of strong dry extract but a light touch to its mineral, menthol and lemon flavors. Finishes dry, brisk and very long, with impressive palate presence and a subtle note of white grapefruit, but with its terrific concentration it's not austere today. This, too, will be better for a year's patience. Superb. Duncan Savage consistent makes some of South Africa's most electric Sauvignon Blancs from extreme sites.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 92/100 (Apr 2015)

‘Beguiling, aromatic blend sauvignon (82%) & semillon maintains enviable track record in ripe & layered 2013. Oak fermentation at its subtle best, offering spicy nuances, rich body & lingering finish. Like 2012 (5 stars) will improve for several years.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*

‘Racy, and skinnier than their Sauvignon Blanc Reserve. This vintage is lifted, steely, somewhat austere but very appetising.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2014)