Savage “Are We There Yet” 2020

“Savage “Are We There Yet” 2020, 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% Syrah grown as bush vines on a unique river pebble on shale terroir in Malgas. While the 2019 saw 100% of the grapes destemmed, 2020 has a 10% whole bunch portion added. The aromatics are seductively dark and alluring with exotic notes of salty blackcurrant, blueberry, black cherry, and black liquorice. Wonderfullyopulent and expressive, 2020 reveals a deliciously fleshy, creamy palate with a truly seamless texture, sweet plump velvety tannins and long saline, maritime tinged crème de cassis finish. The 2019 was more influenced by the Syrah in the blend, lending a certain savoury Côte Rotiefeel to the wine. The 2020 however is decidedly more Douro’esque in stature with deliciously opulent Touriga Nacional black- and blueberry fruit characteristics dominating.”- Greg Sherwood MW