Rall Wines was established in 2008 and is owned and run by young independent winemaker Donovan Rall. After graduating with a viticulture and oenology degree from Stellenbosch University in 2005, and extensive travels and harvests around the world, Donovan returned to South Africa in 2007 for a season in the Swartland. Here he found his inspiration for the Mediterranean varietals and now makes boutique wines under his own label from old vineyards in the Swartland and Stellenbosh. The winemaking is simple, with each parcel allowed to ferment and mature naturally before blending in a renovated cellar in the Swartland.
Rall AVA Syrah 2023
R750.00
Region: Swartland
Tasting note:
‘Again from vineyards on schist. Matured in older 300-litre barrels. Red and black berries, rose, lavender, fynbos, cured meat and white pepper. The palate is super-elegant with pure fruit, fresh acidity and very fine, densely packed tannins. Poised and precise. Alc: 12%.’ – CE 96pts
‘Mind-bendingly beautiful expression of schist-grown syrah. 2023 opens with florals, roses & violets, to an savoury undertone of meat & olives. Energetic & lithe, wholebunch ferment in barrique (vs 2022 (4.5 stars, 94 pts)’s large vat), 10 months ageing create a cocooning structure for sumac spice, earth & lush cherry fruit. Spontaneous ferment, as all wines.’ – Platter’s Guide 5*
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