Rall Wines
AVA Shiraz
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Medium deep ruby core with quite thin ruby garnet rim . Quite serious but elegant with red plum , blueberry , dark cherry , with some black pepper and iris , pomegranate tea . On the palate this is quite reserved with fresh , blue fruit , blueberry , blackberry , pomegranate, some granite hints also. Fresh acidity , and fine but grippy tannins, quite intense and vibrant. Pretty reasonable length , with granite , blueberry and herbal tea finish , refreshingly balanced alcohol (though at 12,5% you would hope so.. ), a touch pinched with a hint of bitterness , though I would imagine this will integrate with time and doesn’t detract from the style which is elegant , quite lithe and linear . Young still and the structure does stick out a bit , so I would leave this for a couple more years , and it will likely improve over the next 5 or so , and last well a further 5-10.
Medium deep ruby core with quite thin ruby garnet rim . Quite serious but elegant with red plum , blueberry , dark cherry , with some black pepper and iris , pomegranate tea . On the palate this is quite reserved with fresh , blue fruit , blueberry , blackberry , pomegranate, some granite hints also. Fresh acidity , and fine but grippy tannins, quite intense and vibrant. Pretty reasonable length , with granite , blueberry and herbal tea finish , refreshingly balanced alcohol (though at 12,5% you would hope so.. ), a touch pinched with a hint of bitterness , though I would imagine this will integrate with time and doesn’t detract from the style which is elegant , quite lithe and linear . Young still and the structure does stick out a bit , so I would leave this for a couple more years , and it will likely improve over the next 5 or so , and last well a further 5-10.
Oct 25th, 2025Medium deep ruby . Really aromatic on the nose , quite floral , violets , at first and then quite sweet raspberry , blackberry notes , touch of spice . On the palate fresher fruits , that mix of red and dark. Medium bodied , quite lean and taut on the palate , elegant . Good acidity , quite gritty tannins , that become more noticeable with time . Good length . This needs a bit of time , and will be better in 3-5 years , and last a further 5 -8
Medium deep ruby . Really aromatic on the nose , quite floral , violets , at first and then quite sweet raspberry , blackberry notes , touch of spice . On the palate fresher fruits , that mix of red and dark. Medium bodied , quite lean and taut on the palate , elegant . Good acidity , quite gritty tannins , that become more noticeable with time . Good length . This needs a bit of time , and will be better in 3-5 years , and last a further 5 -8
Mar 16th, 2023