Rall
White 2018
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
Platter's South African Wine Guide awarded it 5 stars and 97 points - its highest-ever score at that time - describing it as showing 'exactly the same blend as 2017 (95 pts), Chenin and Verdelho with a little Viognier, complex, supple and silky, lively and intense.' Tim Atkin MW scored it 95/100, and Julia Harding MW of JancisRobinson.com awarded 17/20.
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
'Complex opening to 2018 (fruit, flowers, spice...) and no less profoundly interesting palate, supple and silky, lively and intense. The core of sweet fruit moves to a long finish on a firm, balanced structure. 13.5% alcohol. Wholebunch ferment; old oak-aged. Exactly the same blend as 2017 (95 pts), Chenin and Verdelho (71/24) and a little Viognier, mostly ex Swartland, some Helderberg.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (97 pts)
'As he did in 2017, Donovan Rall made his signature white wine without any Chardonnay, going for a 60/35/5 blend of Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Viognier from the Swartland and Stellenbosch. Firmly established as one of the best blends in the Cape, it's still youthful and primary, but has stony reduction, fine lees and a medley of pear, citrus and stone fruit. 2021-26.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100
'Surprisingly complex for such a young wine. Chalky mineral overlay on green fruits. On the palate, intense freshness clothed in pure bright fruit. Chewy texture and just a light scent on the long finish.' -Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sept 2019)
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