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Rall Wines

Donovan Rall

Donovan Rall is counted among the best winemakers of Swartland and South Africa. In everything he is an impressive personality and that has not only to do with his imposing stature. After graduating from Stellenbosch University in 2005 he decided to first travel and then return in 2007 to settle in Swartland. 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 of the Cape. All his wines are made in a natural way. Donovan has spread his vineyards over Swartland and the Western Cape. Most of them are old vineyards that he rents. In both the vineyards and in the cellar there is as little interference as possible and the method is as much as possible biological/natural. You could even describe the wines as "vin nature", but Donovan prefers not to. His whole approach to vineyards and nature is biological/natural and his wines are among the best in South Africa. Website: www.rallwines.co.za

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Donovan Rall

"A wine doesn't have to be big to be complex," says Donovan Rall. This is the motto of this great winemaker from the South African Swartland. His signature is that the wines are very accessible, low in alcohol and hardly any wood influences. Besides his work at Rall Wines, Donovan is also responsible for the vinification at Vuurberg and Clouds.

Rall Ava Chenin

€46.95

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Rall Ava Chenin 2022
Pure expression of schist says Donovan about the wine, which is named after his daughter. This impressive chenin blanc is internationally regarded as one of Swartland's greatest wines.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Round
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Ava Red

€63.40

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Rall Ava Red 2021
One can smell and taste the pure syrah expression in everything. Blackcurrants, spiciness and floral notes. Lots of fruit and energy on the palate, one of Swartland's greatest wines.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Ava Syrah

€63.40

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Rall Ava Syrah 2020
One can smell and taste the pure syrah expression in everything. Blackcurrants, spiciness and floral notes. Lots of fruit and energy on the palate, one of Swartland's greatest wines.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Ava Red

€63.40

Available

Rall Ava Syrah 2019
One can smell and taste the pure syrah expression in everything. Blackcurrants, spiciness and floral notes. Lots of fruit and energy on the palate, one of Swartland's greatest wines.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Cinsault

€26.50

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Rall Cinsault 2021
A wine doesn't have to be big to be complex, says Donovan Rall. A beautiful, somewhat nimble wine with a lot of bite, elegance and texture.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Cinsault Blanc

€26.80

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Rall Cinsault Blanc 2021
Aroma and taste with citrus fruit, lime grass and a salty tone. The taste is nicely ripe and at the same time you may taste a fresh tone.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Aromatic
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Grenache Blanc

€26.80

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Rall Grenache Blanc 2021
Complex, fresh and pure are the terms to describe this wine. Bright and fine acidity with a very long finish.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Piekenierskloof Aromatic
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
No 750 ml
Rall Noa Chenin

€46.80

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Rall Noa Chenin 2021
Pure expression of granite says Donovan about the wine, which is named after his second child. This impressive chenin blanc is internationally regarded as one of Swartland's greatest wines.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Round
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall Red

€32.90

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Rall Red 2020
The syrah grape clearly dominates here. Much substance, potency and juice. The wine can clearly age well and calls for a hearty dish to accompany it.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall White

€32.90

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Rall White 2021
Nose with stone fruit, pear and a nice citrus tone. The taste is nicely ripe and rich with at the same time a good fresh tone.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Round
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml
Rall White

€32.80

Available

Rall White 2020
Nose with stone fruit, pear and a nice citrus tone. The taste is nicely ripe and rich with at the same time a good fresh tone.
Producent Appellation Style
Rall Wines Swartland Rich & Round
Oak aging Vineyard management Format
Yes 750 ml


South-African Wines

Since many years famous and very special wines are made in South-Africa. Viticulture in South Africa is mainly concentrated in the extreme southwest of the country, in the Western Cape Province (Western Cape). Western Cape is the fourth largest province of South Africa's nine; with its 129,000 m² it is comparable in area to Greece, but it has only 5.82 million inhabitants. Of these, 3.74 million live in Cape Town (as of 2011). It is a very varied region both topographically and climatically, with a band of mountain ridges along the southern coastline. The west coast, and also the plateau of the Karoo inland, is very dry. The wine regions are almost all within a two to three hour drive from the coast and they take full advantage of the predominantly Mediterranean climate that is so favorable for grape growing.


South-African red wine

There are different grapes for red wine in South-Africa without wanting to discredit any other grape variety the most important are: pinotage, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cinsault and syrah. Pinot noir is the grape variety of the Walker Bay-region and the best South-African wines from pinot noir come from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are mainly planted in Stellenbosch and the region of Franschhoek. Finally, Syrah and cinsault are the basis for the great wines from the Swartland-region, such as the famous wines from pioneers like Eben Sadie and Adi Badenhorst.


South-African White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine can be find in the Western Cape. Wine regions located here are Paarl, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Walker Bay and Swartland. South-African white wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, but also from lesser-known varieties such as grenache blanc, Verdelho, colombard, viognier.


South-African sparkling wines

In addition to the still wines, South-Africa also produces sparkling wines that are made in mostly the Western Cape, the local name is Vonkelwijn. Vonkelwijn is motly made from chenin blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir and are made with the classic second fermentation in the bottle.

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