Thief in the Night is Duncan Savage’s graceful ode to Piekenierskloof bush vines, blending Grenache with a touch of Cinsault and Syrah. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in concrete eggs and large foudres, it delivers a pure, lifted profile: wild strawberry, rosehip tea, blood orange, and spice, with silky tannins and a dry, mineral finish. Elegant yet approachable, this wine captures the high-altitude sandstone soils and cool nights of Piekenierskloof, offering a vibrant, food-friendly red that’s as compelling for collectors as it is for casual enjoyment.

Savage Wines is the brainchild of Duncan Savage, one of South Africa’s most influential modern winemakers. Founded in 2011 after his tenure at Cape Point Vineyards, the label operates from an urban winery in Salt River, Cape Town, sourcing fruit from high-altitude, marginal sites across the Western Cape.
Savage’s philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and restrained use of oak, producing wines of freshness, tension, and site expression. With small-batch production (around 3,000 cases annually), his reds (often Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault blends) and whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc have become benchmarks of elegance and innovation in South Africa’s fine wine scene