{"title":"Rall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Donovan Rall came to the shop to host a tasting, we were a little nervous. The shop usually sees a packed house for French and Italian events, but South African wine is uncharted territory for some of our regulars. There was a genuine worry that it might be a quiet night. That concern turned out to be completely wrong. It was a massive hit, a packed house, and the vibe in the room was electric. Every single guest who tasted that night was absolutely blown away by what was in their glass, and by the end of the night we were cleaned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly we knew that if we could get these in front of folks they would be a hit. Donovan Rall is a true wizard when it comes to marrying different varieties, a winemaker who treats blending not just as a technique, but as the heartbeat of his entire project. He launched Rall Wines back in 2008 with a singular mission to capture the pure expression of the Swartland and Paardeberg regions. His approach is entirely hands-on, working meticulously with ancient, low yielding bush vines planted in granitic soils, including some parcels dating all the way back to 1969. Donovan leaves nothing to chance, thinning out fruit aggressively during the growing season to ensure maximum flavor concentration, and yet his work in the cellar is defined by sheer, non interventionist patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret to the incredible depth in these bottles lies in his philosophy and diverse choices for aging. He naturally ferments and matures his lots separately for up to ten months, utilizing a mix of massive 2,000 to 3,000 liter foudres, used small French oak barrels, concrete eggs, and clay amphorae. By letting each parcel find its voice in a different style of vessel before bringing them together with minimal filtration, his final products achieve a breathtaking harmony of texture, freshness, and character. The value packed into these regional blends is pretty staggering. They deliver the kind of layered, intricate experience that people normally have to pay double or triple for when buying from classic European regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/rall.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}