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Crafted in the heart of Sonoma County's cool coastal vineyards, the Radio Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina 2020 is an elegant offering from an esteemed producer. Radio Coteau utilises traditional Burgundian methods with an eco-friendly approach, ensuring excellent quality. This jewel-toned Pinot Noir is meticulously made through whole cluster fermentation, yielding exquisite fruit flavours and a vibrant acidity.
La Neblina 2020 is a reflection of brilliance—redolent with wild berries, cherry notes, and subtle undertones of forest floor. On the palate, it unfurls with layers of dark fruits, underscored by a whisper of spice, leading to a persistent finish. The French oak ageing adds depth, rounding off the wine with a gentle toastiness while letting the fruit shine.
Artisanal, expressive, and complex, the Radio Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina 2020 is a testament to precision and an homage to Sonoma County's diverse terroirs. Exemplifying finesse, it's a must for all fine wine enthusiasts.
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(1x75cl) 2017Experience the elegance of Radio-Coteau, Belay Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2017, a distinguished expression from the esteemed Belay Winery. Cultivated in the cool, mist-kissed vineyards of Sonoma Coast, this Pinot Noir benefits from the region's maritime climate, imparting vibrant acidity and nuanced complexity. Hand-harvested grapes are meticulously sorted before undergoing gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicate fruit flavours. A judicious selection of French oak barrels facilitates subtle ageing, enhancing its refined structure without overpowering its innate elegance. On the palate, the 2017 vintage unveils layers of ripe red berries, earthy undertones, and a whisper of spice, culminating in a velvety, lingering finish. Radiating finesse and balance, this wine exemplifies Belay Winery’s commitment to craftsmanship and terroir expression. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated Pinot Noir with depth and character, Radio-Coteau, Belay Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2017 stands as a testament to exceptional Californian viticulture.
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sea Field is a transparent jeweled ruby color and takes things up a notch with its superb aromatics of ripe cherry, gravelly earth, and fresh rose petal. Medium-bodied, with sweet tannins and notes of ripe black raspberry and fresh herbs, it maintains a light sunny touch to its slightly darker profile. Drink 2025-20240.Inc. VAT£679.49 -
(6x75cl) 2022James Suckling (98)
Spices and dried strawberries with stone and mineral aromas as well as sandalwood and oyster shell. Some orange peel and lavender. Full-bodied with layers of very fine tannins that have a firm and direct nature. It goes on for minutes. So structured with tannins that spread across the palate. Needs time to soften and open. Try after 2028.Inc. VAT£622.32 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is a very pretty, nuanced wine. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, dried flowers, herbs and a kiss of orange zest all grace this mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Pinot. There is very slight touch of astringency in the tannin, but that is a very small critique for a Pinot that offers so much sensuality and pure class. This is an impressive showing from Raen.Inc. VAT£416.69 -
(6x75cl) 2022James Suckling (98)
This is amazing on the nose with dried strawberries, sandalwood, mahogany and tea leaf. Iron and rust underneath the fruit. Dried flowers, nutmeg and rose petals. Full-bodied yet agile and energetic with layers of fine dusty tannins. Entrancing finish. Give this four or five years in the bottle, but it’s hard not to drink.Inc. VAT£415.24 -
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(1x75cl) 2022Inc. VAT£195.72 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The single-vineyard Sorte O Soro had not been produced since 2016, and the 2019 Sorte O Soro is the next vintage after that. This plot has always shown additional elegance, freshness and salinity since he started vinifying it in 2004, because of the altitude (710 meters above sea level) and the north exposure to the Bibei Valley, where the old clone is planted on fine granite sand and quartz soils. Like As Sortes, this Sorte also fermented and matured with lees in new 500-liter French oak barrels for eight months. It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.12 and higher acidity (at 7.5 grams) than the rest of the 2019s. It feels very harmonious, elegant and nuanced with some creaminess, with notes of wet pollen and yellow flowers. The palate reflects the soil, with vibrant granite and very fine sand and electric quartz (saline), and it's also round and powerful from the clone that is planted in the vineyard. This vineyard is in the process of being organically and biodynamically certified. 2,240 bottles were filled in September 2020. I tasted the 2019s and 2020s from Rafa Palacios in Valdeorras. For him, these are two very good years. 2019 had a mild and dry winter and a rainy and cold spring that delayed budding, followed by a mild summer with fewer hours of sunshine, which meant a delay in the ripening process. Harvest was more than one month later than usual, and the grapes achieved very slow ripening and full development of aromas and flavors while keeping the acidity. The harvest started in October and finished in November. It's a beautiful, homogeneous vintage with very good wines. 2020 saw a moderately cool and rainy winter and a dry and cold spring that resulted in 20% less bunches than in 2019. The summer was also quite dry but, fortunately, not too hot. Given the low yields, maturation was accelerated, and the harvest began at the beginning of September for Louro and from September 25th for As Sortes. Given the scarce water, the plants had to work harder deep down into the soil, which marked the wines; the silica and quartz from the sandy soils of O Bolo shaped a saline identity and the wines achieved a lot of elegance and balance. It's a more heterogeneous vintage, and the higher-altitude vineyards behaved better. The 2020 O Soro is out of this world. He gave me a quick preview of the very cold 2021, a vin de garde vintage but a challenging year with a lot of rain. They are in the process of certifying their vineyards (organic and biodynamic), but they have some problems in the vineyards with neighbors who are not organic, so it will probably be faster for O Soro and Sorte Antiga.Inc. VAT£1,523.15 -
(1x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£116.93 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The super elegant and austere 2021 As Sortes has a sense of harmony and subtleness that is moving. I found great purity, precision and symmetry in the wine. It has marked granite sensations in the palate; it's very tasty, long, fine-grained and textured, with the cold texture of the year. Palacios compared 2021 with 2012, which was very cold and dry before the harvest. It has to be one of the most elegant vintages of As Sortes.Inc. VAT£479.98 -
(12x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (95)
The 2022 As Sortes feels very young and a little raw and undeveloped, with great freshness. Despite being a very warm summer, they had rain (20+ liters) that was absorbed by the grapes, which made a delicate wine, much fresher than expected. Of course, the high altitude of the vines and the late ripeness and harvest here also have to do with the fresh character of the wine, which transcends the character of the year. I'd wait a little to pull the cork.Inc. VAT£717.67 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (98)
A stunner, the 2023 As Sortes Val Do Bibei is textured, lengthy, complex, and resplendent in natural acidity, tasting of wet stone. Like an Austrian Gruner Veltliner, it has structure and subtle fruit full of mineral-driven citrus and savory tones. Fully developed, this medium-bodied white is powerful yet delicate, a gorgeous contrast of brawn and beauty that should age well another 10-15 years.Inc. VAT£341.98 -
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(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2021 Rahoul is attractive. Bright red cherry, iron , dried herbs, cedar, tobacco and menthol all develop nicely. Hopefully élevage will take care of some of the angular contours that are present at this stage. In 2021 Rahoul is quite savory and aromatic.Inc. VAT£123.20 -
(12x75cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Rahoul Blanc has an attractive nose of Golden Delicious, lime cordial and light nectarine scents. This has vigor and focus. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity. Great tension here, not amazingly complex but I appreciate the manner in which this builds towards the citrus, almost yuzu like finish. Very fine.Inc. VAT£221.38 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023Gracefully crafted by the renowned winemakers at Raimbault-Pineau, the Pouilly Fume 2023 exudes finesse representative of France’s Upper Loire Vineyards. The Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly Fume 2023, made purely from Sauvignon Blanc, a testament to the Raimbault family’s six-generation winemaking legacy, showcases the vineyard's limestone soil influence, contributing to its unique mineral character. A masterstroke of perfection, each bottle is hand-harvested and distilled in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ensuring the preservation of its delicate flavour profile.
On the palate, it unveils a remarkable balance of acidity and fragrance, characterised by smoky flint nuances, intermingling with vibrant notes of citrus and green apple. The finish, long and wonderfully refreshing, elevates the wine-drinking experience. Synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, the Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly Fume 2023 is an offering from the heart of France, promising a tasting journey that echoes tradition, innovation, and relentless pursuit of quality.
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(6x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (95)
This wine explores the spirit of schist soils with vines planted in 1986. The Rall 2023 Swartland Chenin Blanc Ava reveals aromas of aniseed, licorice and fennel root at the back of orchard fruit and unripe peach. With the Noa, vintner Donovan Rall limits oxygen, but with this wine, he seeks more of it. He works with three vineyards with schist soil, and this is the only one he can bottle on its own because it achieves the balance he seeks. The wine ferments in 400-liter barrel for six months until almost dry. There is a touch of residual sugar at 2.5 grams per liter. The wine is creamy and fleshed out in terms of texture, but its aging potential remains intact. The personality of this wine is certainly more soothing and richer overall. Donovan Rall seeks to express two sides of Chenin Blanc, one on granite (the Noa) and one on schist (the Ava).Inc. VAT£254.66 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Ava Syrah is whole-bunch-fermented and matured in used 225- and 500-liter French oak. It has a very pure and seductive bouquet, a mélange of blueberry, cassis and raspberry coulis, all beautifully controlled. The medium-bodied palate reveals a slightly honeyed texture. There is impressive intensity here, with hints of dark chocolate and black plum fruit, and suggestions of sea salt and licorice toward the persistent finish. It errs on the side of hedonism but maintains outstanding focus all the way through. Brilliant.Inc. VAT£353.60 -
Vinous (97)
The 2021 Syrah Ava comes from two schist vineyards, the main component from the parcel that forms the Rall Syrah, in a corner where the clusters are very small. It has a compelling bouquet with dark berry fruit, slate-like scents, hints of broom and Provençal herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with a dense yet paradoxically elegant frame of tannins, precise peppery black fruit with a persistent, beautifully proportioned finish. All this at just 11.9% alcohol. Brilliant.Inc. VAT£354.80 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Donovan Rall's 2023 Swartland Syrah Ava represents a selection of fruit from two vineyards with schistic soils. Production is limited to 2,000 bottles. This wine has a core of dark fruit and shows the proverbial "Swartland darkness" that you often find in the best wines from this remote region. There is stony mineral and lead pencil; however, you also get dark cherry, blackberry and plum. The alcohol is very contained at 11.8%, although the label says 12%. You can count on this bottle for jovial brightness, fruit buoyancy and elegantly chalky tannins.Inc. VAT£109.73 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
A wine doesn't have to be big to be complex," says Donovan Rall of this refined, ageworthy Cinsault, which combines fruit from Darling and the Swartland. Textured, refreshing yet with quite a bit of tannin for the variety, this is crunchy, complex and elegant with layers of summer berry and black cherry fruit. 2022-26Inc. VAT£157.84 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
Sold as a Coastal red because it includes fruit from the Swartland as well as Darling - the vineyards are only two kilometres apart - this is a delicate, yet focused red with some whole bunch spices and sap, black cherry and raspberry fruit, nuanced tannins and a floral, tapering finish. 2022-27Inc. VAT£141.86 -
Tim Atkin MW (92)
Now into its third vintage - and showing its highest alcohol yet at a towering 11% alcohol - this very rare Cinsault Blanc is sourced from a 0.2-hectare parcel on granite in Wellington. Naturally fermented in clay amphorae, it's salty and very fresh, with lemongrass and citrus peel flavours. 2021-25Inc. VAT£148.40 -
Tim Atkin MW (93)
Donovan Rall has moved to two picks for this wine to give it more nuances. The same is true of the shift away from oak to separate fermentations in stainless steel, concrete and a solitary amphora. Complex, fresh and very pure, this has the variety's characteristic brightness and acidity, with some creamy lees and a long, focused nish. 2021-26Inc. VAT£168.80 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
"Massive acidities" is how Donovan Rall describes the 2019 white wines, and he's not exaggerating. This concrete egg-fermented Grenache Blanc comes from a single vineyard at 620 metres in Piekenierskloof and is a case in point. Peachy, pithy and linear with bready undertones and a tangy, textural finish. 2021-25Inc. VAT£168.80
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Crafted in the heart of Sonoma County's cool coastal vineyards, the Radio Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina 2020 is an elegant offering from an esteemed producer. Radio Coteau utilises traditional Burgundian methods with an eco-friendly approach, ensuring excellent quality. This jewel-toned Pinot Noir is meticulously made through whole cluster fermentation, yielding exquisite fruit flavours and a vibrant acidity.
La Neblina 2020 is a reflection of brilliance—redolent with wild berries, cherry notes, and subtle undertones of forest floor. On the palate, it unfurls with layers of dark fruits, underscored by a whisper of spice, leading to a persistent finish. The French oak ageing adds depth, rounding off the wine with a gentle toastiness while letting the fruit shine.
Artisanal, expressive, and complex, the Radio Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina 2020 is a testament to precision and an homage to Sonoma County's diverse terroirs. Exemplifying finesse, it's a must for all fine wine enthusiasts.
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(1x75cl) 2017
Experience the elegance of Radio-Coteau, Belay Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2017, a distinguished expression from the esteemed Belay Winery. Cultivated in the cool, mist-kissed vineyards of Sonoma Coast, this Pinot Noir benefits from the region's maritime climate, imparting vibrant acidity and nuanced complexity. Hand-harvested grapes are meticulously sorted before undergoing gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicate fruit flavours. A judicious selection of French oak barrels facilitates subtle ageing, enhancing its refined structure without overpowering its innate elegance. On the palate, the 2017 vintage unveils layers of ripe red berries, earthy undertones, and a whisper of spice, culminating in a velvety, lingering finish. Radiating finesse and balance, this wine exemplifies Belay Winery’s commitment to craftsmanship and terroir expression. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated Pinot Noir with depth and character, Radio-Coteau, Belay Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2017 stands as a testament to exceptional Californian viticulture.
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sea Field is a transparent jeweled ruby color and takes things up a notch with its superb aromatics of ripe cherry, gravelly earth, and fresh rose petal. Medium-bodied, with sweet tannins and notes of ripe black raspberry and fresh herbs, it maintains a light sunny touch to its slightly darker profile. Drink 2025-20240.In Bond£547.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
James Suckling (98)
Spices and dried strawberries with stone and mineral aromas as well as sandalwood and oyster shell. Some orange peel and lavender. Full-bodied with layers of very fine tannins that have a firm and direct nature. It goes on for minutes. So structured with tannins that spread across the palate. Needs time to soften and open. Try after 2028.In Bond£500.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is a very pretty, nuanced wine. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, dried flowers, herbs and a kiss of orange zest all grace this mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Pinot. There is very slight touch of astringency in the tannin, but that is a very small critique for a Pinot that offers so much sensuality and pure class. This is an impressive showing from Raen.In Bond£328.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
James Suckling (98)
This is amazing on the nose with dried strawberries, sandalwood, mahogany and tea leaf. Iron and rust underneath the fruit. Dried flowers, nutmeg and rose petals. Full-bodied yet agile and energetic with layers of fine dusty tannins. Entrancing finish. Give this four or five years in the bottle, but it’s hard not to drink.In Bond£330.00 -
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(1x75cl) 2022In Bond£160.00
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Wine Advocate (98)
The single-vineyard Sorte O Soro had not been produced since 2016, and the 2019 Sorte O Soro is the next vintage after that. This plot has always shown additional elegance, freshness and salinity since he started vinifying it in 2004, because of the altitude (710 meters above sea level) and the north exposure to the Bibei Valley, where the old clone is planted on fine granite sand and quartz soils. Like As Sortes, this Sorte also fermented and matured with lees in new 500-liter French oak barrels for eight months. It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.12 and higher acidity (at 7.5 grams) than the rest of the 2019s. It feels very harmonious, elegant and nuanced with some creaminess, with notes of wet pollen and yellow flowers. The palate reflects the soil, with vibrant granite and very fine sand and electric quartz (saline), and it's also round and powerful from the clone that is planted in the vineyard. This vineyard is in the process of being organically and biodynamically certified. 2,240 bottles were filled in September 2020. I tasted the 2019s and 2020s from Rafa Palacios in Valdeorras. For him, these are two very good years. 2019 had a mild and dry winter and a rainy and cold spring that delayed budding, followed by a mild summer with fewer hours of sunshine, which meant a delay in the ripening process. Harvest was more than one month later than usual, and the grapes achieved very slow ripening and full development of aromas and flavors while keeping the acidity. The harvest started in October and finished in November. It's a beautiful, homogeneous vintage with very good wines. 2020 saw a moderately cool and rainy winter and a dry and cold spring that resulted in 20% less bunches than in 2019. The summer was also quite dry but, fortunately, not too hot. Given the low yields, maturation was accelerated, and the harvest began at the beginning of September for Louro and from September 25th for As Sortes. Given the scarce water, the plants had to work harder deep down into the soil, which marked the wines; the silica and quartz from the sandy soils of O Bolo shaped a saline identity and the wines achieved a lot of elegance and balance. It's a more heterogeneous vintage, and the higher-altitude vineyards behaved better. The 2020 O Soro is out of this world. He gave me a quick preview of the very cold 2021, a vin de garde vintage but a challenging year with a lot of rain. They are in the process of certifying their vineyards (organic and biodynamic), but they have some problems in the vineyards with neighbors who are not organic, so it will probably be faster for O Soro and Sorte Antiga.In Bond£1,250.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018In Bond£94.00
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Wine Advocate (96)
The super elegant and austere 2021 As Sortes has a sense of harmony and subtleness that is moving. I found great purity, precision and symmetry in the wine. It has marked granite sensations in the palate; it's very tasty, long, fine-grained and textured, with the cold texture of the year. Palacios compared 2021 with 2012, which was very cold and dry before the harvest. It has to be one of the most elegant vintages of As Sortes.In Bond£380.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2022 As Sortes feels very young and a little raw and undeveloped, with great freshness. Despite being a very warm summer, they had rain (20+ liters) that was absorbed by the grapes, which made a delicate wine, much fresher than expected. Of course, the high altitude of the vines and the late ripeness and harvest here also have to do with the fresh character of the wine, which transcends the character of the year. I'd wait a little to pull the cork.In Bond£566.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
A stunner, the 2023 As Sortes Val Do Bibei is textured, lengthy, complex, and resplendent in natural acidity, tasting of wet stone. Like an Austrian Gruner Veltliner, it has structure and subtle fruit full of mineral-driven citrus and savory tones. Fully developed, this medium-bodied white is powerful yet delicate, a gorgeous contrast of brawn and beauty that should age well another 10-15 years.In Bond£265.00 -
In Bond£160.00
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(6x75cl) 2021
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2021 Rahoul is attractive. Bright red cherry, iron , dried herbs, cedar, tobacco and menthol all develop nicely. Hopefully élevage will take care of some of the angular contours that are present at this stage. In 2021 Rahoul is quite savory and aromatic.In Bond£82.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Rahoul Blanc has an attractive nose of Golden Delicious, lime cordial and light nectarine scents. This has vigor and focus. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity. Great tension here, not amazingly complex but I appreciate the manner in which this builds towards the citrus, almost yuzu like finish. Very fine.In Bond£146.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
Gracefully crafted by the renowned winemakers at Raimbault-Pineau, the Pouilly Fume 2023 exudes finesse representative of France’s Upper Loire Vineyards. The Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly Fume 2023, made purely from Sauvignon Blanc, a testament to the Raimbault family’s six-generation winemaking legacy, showcases the vineyard's limestone soil influence, contributing to its unique mineral character. A masterstroke of perfection, each bottle is hand-harvested and distilled in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ensuring the preservation of its delicate flavour profile.
On the palate, it unveils a remarkable balance of acidity and fragrance, characterised by smoky flint nuances, intermingling with vibrant notes of citrus and green apple. The finish, long and wonderfully refreshing, elevates the wine-drinking experience. Synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, the Raimbault-Pineau Pouilly Fume 2023 is an offering from the heart of France, promising a tasting journey that echoes tradition, innovation, and relentless pursuit of quality.
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In Bond£264.00
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(6x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (95)
This wine explores the spirit of schist soils with vines planted in 1986. The Rall 2023 Swartland Chenin Blanc Ava reveals aromas of aniseed, licorice and fennel root at the back of orchard fruit and unripe peach. With the Noa, vintner Donovan Rall limits oxygen, but with this wine, he seeks more of it. He works with three vineyards with schist soil, and this is the only one he can bottle on its own because it achieves the balance he seeks. The wine ferments in 400-liter barrel for six months until almost dry. There is a touch of residual sugar at 2.5 grams per liter. The wine is creamy and fleshed out in terms of texture, but its aging potential remains intact. The personality of this wine is certainly more soothing and richer overall. Donovan Rall seeks to express two sides of Chenin Blanc, one on granite (the Noa) and one on schist (the Ava).In Bond£195.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Ava Syrah is whole-bunch-fermented and matured in used 225- and 500-liter French oak. It has a very pure and seductive bouquet, a mélange of blueberry, cassis and raspberry coulis, all beautifully controlled. The medium-bodied palate reveals a slightly honeyed texture. There is impressive intensity here, with hints of dark chocolate and black plum fruit, and suggestions of sea salt and licorice toward the persistent finish. It errs on the side of hedonism but maintains outstanding focus all the way through. Brilliant.In Bond£274.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2021 Syrah Ava comes from two schist vineyards, the main component from the parcel that forms the Rall Syrah, in a corner where the clusters are very small. It has a compelling bouquet with dark berry fruit, slate-like scents, hints of broom and Provençal herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with a dense yet paradoxically elegant frame of tannins, precise peppery black fruit with a persistent, beautifully proportioned finish. All this at just 11.9% alcohol. Brilliant.In Bond£275.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Donovan Rall's 2023 Swartland Syrah Ava represents a selection of fruit from two vineyards with schistic soils. Production is limited to 2,000 bottles. This wine has a core of dark fruit and shows the proverbial "Swartland darkness" that you often find in the best wines from this remote region. There is stony mineral and lead pencil; however, you also get dark cherry, blackberry and plum. The alcohol is very contained at 11.8%, although the label says 12%. You can count on this bottle for jovial brightness, fruit buoyancy and elegantly chalky tannins.In Bond£88.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
A wine doesn't have to be big to be complex," says Donovan Rall of this refined, ageworthy Cinsault, which combines fruit from Darling and the Swartland. Textured, refreshing yet with quite a bit of tannin for the variety, this is crunchy, complex and elegant with layers of summer berry and black cherry fruit. 2022-26In Bond£115.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
Sold as a Coastal red because it includes fruit from the Swartland as well as Darling - the vineyards are only two kilometres apart - this is a delicate, yet focused red with some whole bunch spices and sap, black cherry and raspberry fruit, nuanced tannins and a floral, tapering finish. 2022-27In Bond£101.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (92)
Now into its third vintage - and showing its highest alcohol yet at a towering 11% alcohol - this very rare Cinsault Blanc is sourced from a 0.2-hectare parcel on granite in Wellington. Naturally fermented in clay amphorae, it's salty and very fresh, with lemongrass and citrus peel flavours. 2021-25In Bond£103.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (93)
Donovan Rall has moved to two picks for this wine to give it more nuances. The same is true of the shift away from oak to separate fermentations in stainless steel, concrete and a solitary amphora. Complex, fresh and very pure, this has the variety's characteristic brightness and acidity, with some creamy lees and a long, focused nish. 2021-26In Bond£120.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
"Massive acidities" is how Donovan Rall describes the 2019 white wines, and he's not exaggerating. This concrete egg-fermented Grenache Blanc comes from a single vineyard at 620 metres in Piekenierskloof and is a case in point. Peachy, pithy and linear with bready undertones and a tangy, textural finish. 2021-25In Bond£120.00
