NV Lautus Savvy Red 0.5%

Reg Holder started his career with vintages in France, Australia and the USA before returning to South Africa. He then spent 11 years as the winemaker at both Neil Ellis and Delheim. In 2015, while his wife was pregnant with their first child, he started experimenting with de-alcoholised wine for her. When they were expecting their second, in 2017, Reg decided that he was going to move full time into the Lautus de-alcoholised project.

Reg uses his traditional winemaking expertise to craft an outstanding red blend (inclusive of alcohol). Fermentation took place in upright fermenters, with 1 – 2 pump overs per day – he was careful to not extract too much tannin in the process as this will be much more obvious in the absence of alcohol. Post fermentation, the wine ages for 9 – 12 months in oak.

He then uses a state of the art piece of machinery that combines centrifugal force and a vacuum in order to extract the alcohol while leaving the wines’ volatile flavour and aromatic essence intact.

Unquestionably the best range de-alcoholised wine we have tried!

Tasting Notes: Showcasing pure red and black berry fruit flavours, with a touch of oak. The elegant palate is underpinned by fine tannin and juicy yet subtle fruit. To be enjoyed in its purest and natural form, without the restrictions of alcohol.

Food Pairing: Pairs with a slow cooked Coq Au Vin, a Beef Burger or Steak.