Ep 131
What happens when a winemaker challenges tradition, one barrel at a time?
In this second part of my interview with South African winemaker Duncan Savage, he shares how he transformed his approach from crafting white wines at Cape Point Vineyards to creating expressive, terroir-driven reds under his own label. He shares how his time crafting white wines at Cape Point Vineyards shaped the philosophy he now brings to his expressive, terroir-driven reds under his own label.
Duncan also takes us inside the evolution of South African winemaking. From shifting away from standardized Sauvignon Blanc styles to embracing authenticity, restraint, and place-driven wines that tell their own story. If you’ve ever wondered what makes the new wave of South African wines so distinctive, this episode offers a glimpse into that transformation.
If you’ve curious how passion, patience, and a little rebellion can reshape an entire wine region, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
And don’t forget to go back to episode 130 and listen to the first part of my conversation with Duncan!
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Connect with Duncan:
Website - https://broadbent.com/producers/savage-wines/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savagewines/
Episode Highlights:
- Transitioning from white to red winemaking
- Shifting South African Sauvignon Blanc beyond the “Kiwi” style
- How barrel fermentation and oxidative techniques changed his perspective
- Why Duncan applies a “white wine approach” to red wines
- The importance of patience and texture in the winemaking process
- Redefining what “authentic South African wine” means today
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Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com
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