Thief in the Night is a red produced by Savage in Piekenierskloof, South Africa. Made from Grenache and Cinsault. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Piekenierskloof
Country: South Africa
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Thief in the Night is Duncan Savage's Grenache-led red from old, unirrigated bush vines on decomposed sandstone high in the Piekenierskloof, the same plot that gives Eben Sadie's Soldaat. A little Cinsault (and in some vintages Syrah) joins the blend. Fermented with native yeasts and some whole bunches, then aged about ten months in foudres. Red berries, strawberry, red plum and pomegranate with dried rose, thyme, white pepper and sweet spice; concentrated yet fresh, with smooth, fine tannin.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Cinsault
Cinsault is a red grape long grown in France's Languedoc, valued for its soft, fruity charm and its role in blends and rosés across the Mediterranean.
More wines
From Savage
- Thief in the Night Red Blend — Savage, Western Cape
Frequently asked questions
Where is Thief in the Night from?
Thief in the Night is produced by Savage in Piekenierskloof, South Africa.
What grapes are in Thief in the Night?
Thief in the Night is a blend of Grenache and Cinsault.