“This is very classy and one of his best Salt River Sauvignons to date.” - Greg Sherwood MW, 93+ points

Duncan Savage’s ‘Salt River’ takes a serious look at Sauvignon Blanc, seen through the lens of the South Atlantic Ocean. It’s not a ‘varietal’ wine in the sense that it doesn’t turn up the dial on Sauvignon Blanc’s trademark aromas, as you might expect to find in a Marlborough expression, but pares them right down, so that the wine is taut, pithy and dry.

Sancerre doesn’t mention Sauvignon Blanc on the front label and there’s an argument for this wine doing the same, because it communicates a lot more about the terroir than the grape variety, displaying a distinct saline quality, a bit of rubble dust, as well as grapefruit peel, preserved lemon and marine breeze. A serious alternative to Sancerre or Pouilly-Fuissé. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2030.

Press review:

Greg Sherwood MW: “2025 is a delicious expression with rich layers of white citrus, yellow grapefruit and Cape gooseberry with back grown aromatic hints of cut grass and Granitic mineral spice. Intense, concentrated and beautifully harmonious. This is very classy and one of his best Salt River Sauvignons to date. Drink now to 2032+.” 93+ points

JancisRobinson.com: “Restrained but precise aromas of grapefruit and starfruit, with elderflower floral notes and a subtle nettle leafiness. A real stony undertow, too. Engaging balance of the variety’s vigorous freshness and a slightly chewy texture. Chalky, green-fruited and saline on the finish, with a white-pepper kick. Drink now-2030.” 16.5+ points

Customer comments:

“It’s delicious!!” - Mr M.P.

“It’s better than anything I have tasted from the Loire in recent years.” - Mr A.W.

 “It’s delicious. Can I have another 6 bottles, please?” - Mr K.D.