2012 Rall Red
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The 2012 Rall Red Blend is a blend of Syrah from shale soils and Grenache from sandier soils, both in Swartland. Donovan sourced fruit from just two vineyards in order to pick a little earlier and make a fresher, more delicate red. It has a sophisticated bouquet with mineral-rich raspberry and wild strawberry fruit that is very focused and well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy cranberry and blackcurrant fruit, firm but taut tannins with great backbone and focus on the finish. This is very classy and should repay time in the cellar. It is quite simply another Swartland humdinger courtesy of Donovan Rall.
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
About the producer
Working with fruit from the Swartland, Piekenierskloof, Darling and Stellenbosch, Donovan Rall is one of South Africa’s top winemaking talents. He created his own label in 2008, while working alongside Eben Sadie, and now consults on various projects as well as making his exception Rall wines.
Product details
Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Cinsault, Carignan
Red
Dry