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Rall Grenache Blanc 2023

R330.00

Tasting Notes:

‘Like 2022 (4.5 stars, 91 pts), 2023 from ungrafted Piekenierskloof parcel, picked in 2 stages before ferment/8 months in concrete. Astonishing fruit density for just 12.5% alc, yellow apple, peach & clementine on lingering, chalky palate.’ – Platter’s Guide 5*

‘Made with what Donovan Rall calls a “full-on dry ferment” in concrete eggs and full malolactic, this is a brilliant Grenache Blanc from a couple of parcels in Piekenierskloof. Stony and intense, with flavours of green olive, lime and aniseed, crunchy acidity and a lingering finish. 2025-35’ – Tim Atkin MW, 95pts

‘Including grapes from Swartland property Kloovenburg on schist as well as 15% undergoing skin contact to achieve more texture and interest. A hint of flinty reduction before peach, apricot and pineapple. Rich and concentrated on the palate with tangy acidity and a savoury finish. Great depth of flavour. Alc: 12.5%.’ – CE 95pts

 

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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 all over in the next few years, Donovan returned to SA 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.

This 2022 is fine, focussed and has a real savory edge that I’m finding throughout the 22 whites. Still from the same high altitude bush vines in the Piekenierskloof and like the other white wines in the range, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and transferred without settling straight to the vessels for fermentation. This vintage spent 8 months on the primary lees in concrete eggs and amphorae before bottling.

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Rall Grenache Blanc 2023

6 in stock.
As our stock is sold through our two retail outlets and online, stock levels are provided as a guide only and are liable to change.