Rall Grenache Blanc 2021

Rall Wines

Complex, fresh and pure are the terms to describe this wine. Bright and fine acidity with a very long finish.

Appellation Piekenierskloof

Grape variety grenache blanc

Style Aromatic

Format 750 ml

Available

€26.80

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Rall Wines	South Africa	Olifantsrivier

About the winemaker Donovan Rall is counted among the best winemakers in Swartland and South Africa. In everything, he is an impressive personality and that is not only due to his imposing stature. After graduating from Stellenbosch University in 2005, he first decided to travel before returning and settling in Swartland in 2007. Here he went in search of old small vineyards, from which he makes natural wines. The fruit from the different parcels is always vinified separately and then blended. This is where Donovan's talent comes into play; he is probably one of the best blenders in the Cape. All his wines are made naturally.

Vineyard management Vins Nature

Details

Vineyard	The grapes for this wine come from an old vineyard in Piekenierskloof, the area in Swartland where a lot of grenache noir can be found, but also grenache blanc. The harvest took place at two different times.
Vinification	No oak is used in any way in this wine. Concrete eggs and amphorae are used. Whole-bunch pressing, after which the must enters the eggs and amphorae directly. After 6-8 months the must is blended and bottled to preserve the fraîcheur of the grape and prevent any oxidation.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	No
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	14%
Closure	Natural cork