Rall Wines

Syrah, 2021

Name: Syrah
Brand: Rall Wines
Price: 23.51 GBP

92/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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2021
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Another new wine to the range this year, one that is long overdue in our opinion! After building a reputation as one of the Cape’s best Syrah producers with his Ava and Red bottlings, the straight Syrah is Donovan’s answer to great demand there is on his wines. After securing a deal on a sizeable 10-hectare rocky-schist Syrah vineyard in the Swartland, Donovan has bottled a portion for a new “main” Syrah in the collection, building in room to grow in future. Produced in the same sensitive way as the Ava, with low yields and judicious use of (40-50%) whole bunches, the ’21 has a lovely sappy and fluid quality to it with notes of cherry, bramble and pepper, cool acidity, crunchy tannins and a measured feel to the palate. So easy to drink but stuffed full of character. Fermented and raised exclusively in concrete.

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Critic Reviews

92/100

Anthony Mueller,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Made in concrete, the 2021 Syrah is bursting with life and dusty florals and has a dark ruby core and brooding nature that is instantly impressive in the glass. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is compact with a tight mineral tension that reminds me of youthful Cote-Rotie. The wine continues to deliver pleasure as it unwinds and uncoils across the lingering, spicy, floral finish that brings me back for more. Syrah, with this much complexity and with 12.5% alcohol? Yes, please!

drinking window 2023 - 2033

date of review 12/2022

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