{"title":"Rall Wines | Coastal Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_83b20b6d-e385-410a-9c57-2c0c92c7f144.jpg?v=1594841141\" alt=\"Rall Vineyards in South Africa\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonovan Rall is one of the key figures in South Africa’s burgeoning New Wave movement. One of the original “garagista” producers in the Swartland, Rall now proudly crafts some of the most highly sought-after wines in the country. Well travelled, affable and ambitious, he trained at the University of Stellenbosch in viticulture and enology then worked in wineries across Europe and Australia before returning to South Africa in 2007, where he joined Eben Sadie as an assistant winemaker. A year later, he had six barrels to his name, and the inaugural Rall White 2008 was born. Immediately awarded 5-Stars by Platter’s, Donovan struck out on his own and he hasn’t looked back, buying up small parcels of top-quality fruit, developing his reputation as a master blender and fine tuning his own winemaking style. His roster of small batch, subtle, and sensitively produced fine wines have since proven to be a veritable hit parade and for a long time he has been on every wine critic’s list of producers to watch in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking at Rall comprises of natural, spontaneous fermentations with no additives or adjustments, carried out in used oak and concrete, with varying proportions of whole bunches depending on the variety. These are beautiful, textured wines of grace and agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rall-wines-red","title":"Rall Wines Red 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonovan Rall's Red cuvée is a mediterranean blend comprising Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. The grapes were sourced from different sites in the Swartland region of South Africa selected specifically for the soils best suited to each grape varietal. \"Hands-off\" winemaking then allowed each parcel to develop naturally before the final blending. Fragrant, with notes of violets, black plum and blackberries, framed by a salty, mineral driven structure, crisp tannins and white pepper on the finish. Dry earth and plush currants lend a suave and sophisticated feel. There is a real depth of quality to this wine that offers substantial ageing potential too. 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This technique doesn't just add flavour; it builds a scaffolding of fine, spicy tannins that gives the wine its serious edge. In the glass, it is electric. Expect a lifted nose of rose petals, crunchy cranberries, and distinct white pepper. On the palate, it is light-bodied yet intensely textural, avoiding the \"fruit bomb\" trap in favour of a savoury, saline finish. Rall Cinsault is a red wine of immense charm and energy. While it drinks beautifully now (especially slightly chilled), it has the structure to evolve. 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Donovan Rall champions a \"hands-off\" approach to capture the truth of the soil - fermenting naturally in a mix of old barrels and concrete eggs to preserve the wine's raw texture. The result is a white wine of profound complexity. It is not simply \"fruity\"; it is waxy and savoury, offering layers of bruised apple, dried hay, white peach, and ginger spice. The finish is long, saline, and incredibly precise.[#intro]The cult classic Swartland blend offering immense texture, waxy stone fruit \u0026amp; a lingering saline finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rall Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57789023650173,"sku":"A24RALLWHITE","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RALLWhiteBT.jpg?v=1770317174"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_67b582c4-5ab3-4ac3-b72a-7a4fca437295.jpg?v=1594841218","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/rall-wines-coastal-region\/rall-wines.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}