Syrah, Ava
    Rall Wines

    Syrah, Ava, 2023

    94/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2023

      75cl

      DP

      £56.18

    2. 2023

      6x75cl

      DP

      £337.14

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    One of the great modern-day South African Syrahs, the Ava 2023 is the more concentrated and serious Syrah that Donovan produces. Packed full of character as always, with layers of mineral-rich spices, dried herbs and windswept fruits and flowers, it has a super fine and chiselled feel. 100% whole bunch fermented and raised in barrel for a year.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Syrah Ava comes from two sites in Swartland, done with 100% whole bunches and aged in a 3,000-liter foudre. Very floral on the nose, this offers crushed violets, fynbos and touches of cassis and blueberry. The palate is very savory, almost flinty on the entry, with impressive depth. Initially strict and linear, it fans out gloriously on the finish. This is another great wine from winemaker Donovan Rall.
    drinking window 2027 - 2045
    date of review 09/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    South Africa
    Region:
    Swartland
    Appellation:
    Western Cape
    Producer:
    Rall Wines
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Syrah
    abv:
    12%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.