Description
Grapes from Piekenierskloof. Matured in a combination of concrete egg and amphora. Some struck match reduction before citrus, peach and herbs on the nose while the palate is wonderfully vivid – great fruit concentration and punchy acidity before a pithy finish. Impressive presence and intensity of flavour. 95/100 Winemag.co.za 5 stars Platter Guide 2022
Producer Information: Rall Wines
HARVESTS IN FRANCE, GERMANY AND NEW ZEALAND FED STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY TRAINED GARAGISTE DONOVAN RALL'S ENTHUSIASM BUT ONE VINTAGE WITH EBEN SADIE IN THE PERDEBERG WAS PIVOTAL. THE INTENTION FOR HIS OWN RANGE "NEVER MORE THAN 1000 CASES TOPS" IS TO BE UTTERLY UNIQUE. HIS FOUNDATION IS GOOD FRUIT FROM THE OLDEST VINEYARDS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING VERDELHO AND CHENIN BLANC FROM THE SWARTLAND. WITH 5 STARS PLATTER FOR HIS MAIDEN 2008 WHITE BLEND, DONOVAN RALL IS ONE OF THE NEW DYNAMIC WINEMAKERS IN THE CAPE TO KEEP AN EYE ON FOR THE FUTURE. EXPECT BIG THINGS… HE DOES!