2021 Rall Cinsault
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Coming from a mix of Darling and Swartland fruit, the 2021 Cinsault begins with bright, crunchy red fruit aromas with a fresh and floral frame provided by semi-carbonic winemaking. It's medium-bodied, and the tannins are in check. It has a lively mouthfeel of crunchy cherries and dusty strawberries and beams with vibrant acidity and mineral tension before ending with a food-friendly and tannic edge.
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Neal Martin
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From two vineyards in Swartland and Darling on clay-rich soils, the 2021 Cinsault includes 50% whole bunch aged in concrete. It has a clean and pure bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry, very perfumed with rose petals and a touch of loamy soil. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip for a Cinsault; the 2021 has a keen line of acidity and is juicy towards the finish with a touch of pepper lingering on the aftertaste. This will be difficult to resist in its youth.
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.