2021 Red

Swartland, South Africa

Rall Wines

SRP
$57.00
SKU
#313885
Case config
6 x 750mL
Inventory
20 cases

The 2021 Rall Red is a blend of 70% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 10% Carignan, and 8% Cinsault—a typical Rhône blend. Sourced from schist-rich soils in Riebeek River, the Grenache comes from granite-rich vineyards in Paardeberg, and the Cinsault from a vineyard west of Malmesbury. This is the first vintage where some of the “Ava” fruit made its way into the blend.

The grapes are harvested manually, followed by 100% whole-cluster fermentation, then aged for 11 months in foudres. The Rall Reds always see an extra year in bottle to help the tannins resolve. The 2021 vintage, from a cooler year, shows exquisite balance. Finely tuned red fruits with a snap of pepper, clove, and fynbos complement the core of lush dark fruit without overwhelming.

Assets
2021 Red

Reviews for 2021 Red

92 points
Neal Martin

The 2021 Red is based around 78% Syrah, 100% whole bunches and aged in larger oak vessels. This offers plenty of blackberry, boysenberry and crushed violet scents on the nose that do not hold back. Impressive delineation. The medium-bodied palate has gentle grip on the entry and a judicious touch of white pepper and clove, quite spicy on the finish. Great volume, if not quite as much persistence as Rall's other red cuvées. Still, it’s a superb Syrah-based blend. Drink 2025-42.