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Duncan Savage - A top cape winemaker - Laithwaites

A TOP CAPE WINEMAKER AND HIS SENSATIONAL SYRAH

Pure elegance in this coastal-cooled Syrah from a top-league winemaker, who pays tribute to a great grower-mate, Boetie, and his vineyard



The normal bottle price is £28 but Vineyard Partners pay just £17.99 saving £10 a bottle. You will get this lovely ‘thank you’ saving every year for as long as you remain a partner.

About the winery

Duncan Savage first blazed a trail at Cape Point Winery, his wines winning the top 5-Star Platter (like the Michelin guide to SA wines) rating. After 14 years, he decided to go out on his own, with a tiny boutique winery in the centre of Cape Town. He searches out the very best, coastal-cooled vineyards, and his wines are some of the purist, most elegant you’ll meet in South Africa. Boetie was one of his great grower mates, producing exceptionally fine grapes. Duncan was very sad when, so young, Boetie suddenly died. This wine is a tribute to the great grower – we think Duncan has done him proud.

The wine:

Don’t expect jammy or big – this is a red of pure fruit elegance and finesse, silky with subtle nuances of flavour and just a whisper of oak. It’s Syrah from Boetie’s own vineyard, now tended by Duncan. He isn’t allowed to buy the vineyard – South African inheritance laws – but the family is very happy for Duncan to look after it, so it’s like his own. And from the grapes, he makes this fabulous, pure-fruit red.

How can you support this great vineyard?

Sign up for a case of this fine Syrah – the tribute wine to the great grower and friend Boetie. The grapes used to go into Duncan’s £28 Syrah when Boetie was alive, but Duncan is delighted to produce this special wine, just for his Partners, which remembers his dear friend. It’s a very limited-production red from this remarkable coastal vineyard and with your support, Duncan can continue to make it. And we all benefit from a terrific red.

How it works - SAVE £120 on a 12-bottle case

  • FREE immediate delivery of your first partner case of Hommage à B Syrah.

  • There's the same big SAVING on your case every year you choose to take it. Delivery each year is in October.

  • There’s no obligation – you decide each year if you wish to take the case; you can cancel at any time.

  • Through the year we will send you updates from Duncan and the vineyard.

  • Visit the vineyard, meet Duncan and his tiny winery in Cape town, taste the wines direct from barrel.

  • Exclusive offers each year on special bottles most customers won't hear about.

  • Invitation to special events and wine tours.

  • As with all wines, you have our 100% guarantee, love the wine or your money back ... but with this special Vineyard Partner red, we're certain you'll be delighted.

Please note: By taking up this offer, you authorise us to deduct the price of your future Vineyard Partner orders from the credit/debit card you used to pay for your first case. Each year you will receive a notification when your latest release is ready to ship as well as confirmation of the price.

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