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"The palate is elegant but not insubstantial – pristine fruit, bright acidity, and powdery tannins lead into a gently savoury finish."
Rall Wines - Cinsault 2024
€27,50
Estate
:
Region
: Swartland
Vintage
: 2024
Grape
: Cinsault
Color
: Red
Degree of alcohol
: 13.0%
Cinsault 2024
€27,50
Description
Rall Wines Cinsault 2024 brings together fruit from Darling and the Paardeberg in the Swartland. The Darling portion comes from bush vines planted in 1982 on iron-rich clay; a second vineyard contributes to this distinctive red. Donovan Rall fermented the grapes as whole bunches and used submerged-cap fermentation for part of the wine. Maturation in barrels and a large foudre leaves room for its red-fruit character, while the tannins lend a structure that invites a closer look.
Rall is both the owner and winemaker behind Rall Wines. His first Rall White, from the 2008 vintage, received five stars in Platter’s Guide, an early marker for the venture he built around selected Cape vineyards. He is also a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild. In this Cinsault, his approach gives a delicate variety a serious, finely drawn expression without losing its freshness.
Set it on the table for a long supper. There is pleasure in its immediate brightness, then more to discover as conversation slows and the next glass is poured.
TASTING NOTES
Rall Wines Cinsault 2024 opens with cherry, cranberry and raspberry aromas, touched by a subtle herbal note. The palate is lively and graceful, yet its fine, powdery tannins give the fruit shape. Fresh acidity carries the wine towards a gently savoury finish, while a hint of spice adds intrigue. It is a red with delicacy, but not without presence.
FOOD PAIRING
Try roast chicken with thyme for its gentle savoury character; grilled lamb cutlets for the wine’s tannic grip; or mushroom risotto to meet its earthy, savoury side.
Varietal Composition: Cinsault
| Bottle Size: | 750ml |
| Alcohol: | 13,0 % |
| Acidity: | 5,3 g/l |
| pH: | 3,50 |
| RS: | 1,5 g/l |
Estate: Rall Wines
