2021 Red
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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.
Reviews for 2021 Red
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.