2015 Rall Cinsault
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Whole-bunch fermented, indigenous yeasts and aged in old oak. 800 bottles made. This is the second time that a South African Cinsault has stopped me in my tracks with that breathtaking moment of: this is not only extraordinary but this is utterly unique. Quietly popping with white pepper and red fruit so bright and so pure that all I could think of was electric cranberries. There's a kind of Loire-Cabernet-Franc graphite note to this. Zinging with life. Sweet but dry, a sly hint of aniseed, mouthwatering length. (TC)
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
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.