This surfer-turned winemaking maestro established the stellar, Platter’s Wine Guide-wowing reputation of Cape Point Vineyards with his stellar Sauvignons. That was until 2016, when he boldly struck out alone to make the wines he always wanted to. Throughout his time at Cape Point, Duncan grew to understand coastal sites, and has continued to seek out maritime and high elevation sites across the Western Cape. Today his wines are in huge demand.
Duncan’s flagship ‘Savage Red’ is 100% Syrah produced from three maritime sites overlooking Table Bay and False Bay in Stellenbosch. These low-yielding vines are planted on poor soils, resulting in a concentrated yet elegant Syrah with notes of dark plum, lavender and pink peppercorn. With a long life ahead of it, it is structured by tense, chalky tannins and bright acidity.
