2019 Rall White
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The 2019 White Blend is made from Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Viognier. The nose is dominated by aromas from the Chenin Blanc and Verdelho, with notions of wax melon, yellow apple and sweet citrus and a fine, dusty essence. Medium-bodied, the palate shows a delightful mineral tension followed by flavors of marshmallow, sautéed almonds and sweet citrus across the mid-palate. It’s a delightful wine that’s slightly cerebral but will perform better with food.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2019 White, a blend of Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Viognier, has a lovely, beautifully defined bouquet of yellow plum, jasmine and white flowers. The palate is quite tangy on the entry, with a slither of Seville orange marmalade mixed with an underlying saltiness that drives the finish forward. Great tension and freshness. This is a killer white blend from Donovan Rall. Superb.
8,355 'naturally fermented' bottles produced. No origin (appellation) on the bottle I tasted but previous vintages have been a blend of Swartland and Helderberg fruit – and a blend of varieties. Typically Chenin, Verdelho and a little Viognier. Pale gold. Complex nose with seriously fresh acidity and a nose that really could be described as a bouquet of floral aromas. Plus the tang of true, old-vine Chenin Blanc and the promise of a long life. Seems underpriced for the probity of intention and promise of ageability. It would seem a shame to drink this before 2021 and possibly even before 2022. Some fashionable light bitterness on the end. (JR)
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.
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Chenin Blanc/Steen, Viognier, Verdelho/Gouveio/Verdello
White
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