2023 Rall Cinsault

Donovan Rall’s most compelling Cinsault yet—sourced from old Darling bush vines, whole-bunch fermented, and bursting with the vibrancy and finesse that define his winemaking.

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Donovan Rall has a knack for coaxing serious character out of Cinsault, and the 2023 vintage might be his best yet. Sourced mainly from old bush vines in Darling, planted in 1982 on iron-rich clay soils, with a small portion from the Swartland, this is a bright, perfumed red with real depth behind its elegance.

Fermented naturally using 100% whole bunches, the wine undergoes semi-carbonic maceration before ageing for eight months in a mix of large foudre and older French oak barrels. The result is a light-footed yet structured Cinsault with layers of red fruit, fine tannins from the stems, and fresh acidity keeping everything in check.

It’s a wine that’ll win over Pinot lovers but has a little more grip and savoury bite to set it apart. Chill it down slightly and enjoy it with grilled lamb, charcuterie, or just good company. Donovan rates this as his best Cinsault to date, and that’s recommendation enough.

95 points
"Based on fruit from Darling, with a 10% contribution from the Swartland, it has wonderful perfume, vibrancy and freshness, rose petal and potpourri aromas, a hint of sea breeze, detailed tannins and succulent raspberry and wild strawberry fruit. 2024-29."
- Tim Atkin MW (2024 South African Wine Report)

95 points - "Donovan Rall reckons this is the best Cinsault he's made, and who am I to disagree? Based on fruit from Darling, with a 10% contribution from the Swartland, it has wonderful perfume, vibrancy and freshness, rose petal and potpourri aromas, a hint of sea breeze, detailed tannins and succulent raspberry and wild strawberry fruit.
2024-29." - Tim Atkin MW (2024 South African Wine Report)

Now mainly from Darling old vines planted in 1982 and grown on iron rich clay soils. Semi-carbonic fermentation occurs naturally using 100% whole-bunches before aging for 8 months in 3000 liter Foudre and older small French oak barrels. The 2023 has lots of layers and some beautiful red fruit with crunchy, coated tannins from the stems and fresh acidity to bring the balance. No doubt our most serious Cinsault offering to date.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Cinsault
Country South Africa
Region Swartland
Feature Organic
Reviewed By Decanter
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

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