Rall
White 2020
Cape Heritage
About the SessionA selection of South Africa’s finest wines, inspired by our rich wine heritage and the unique character of the Cape Winelands. Chenin Blanc is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, producing an exceptional range of wine styles, particularly in South Africa, home to the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world. These historic vineyards continue to produce wines of great diversity, elegance, and ageing potential. The Pinotage selection showcases leading producers, all of whom have become consistent flag bearers for this proudly South African variety.
About this Item
Drawing on old-vine Chenin Blanc parcels across Stellenbosch and the Swartland, complemented by Grenache Blanc, Verdelho and other heritage varieties, Rall White is whole-bunch pressed and wild-fermented with extended lees contact in old oak, concrete and amphora, a wine whose measured complexity and textural depth place it firmly among the Cape's most distinguished and individual white wines.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"Rall White 2020 is another outstanding release. Savoury, complex and alive with the mineral character of exceptional old-vine Chenin sourced from the Cape's finest terroirs." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 96/100 (Sep 2021)
"There's a light honey glow over this wine in a thoroughly Chenin-like fashion. Molten Swartland gloriousness. Such precision and cut! Great tight crystalline acidity and structure after green apples and a hint of honeysuckle. Amazing persistence." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (Oct 2021)
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