The Rall Ava Syrah 2025 is the crown jewel of Donovan Rall’s incredible small-batch portfolio. Sourced from a minute 2.4-hectare block on the border of the Porseleinberg and Kasteelberg mountains, this iconic wine expresses the ultimate precision of Swartland schist soils. It delivers an incredibly finessed and profound expression that mimics the finest Hermitage bottlings.
- 97-98/100 Points – Tim Atkin MW (Consistently recognized as one of the ultimate masterclasses in Cape Syrah)
- 97/100 Points – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
- 96/100 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
- 95+/100 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The highly expressive Rall Ava Syrah 2025 offers an exotic, savory nose filled with dark berries, wild fynbos, and intense cracked black pepper. A deeply concentrated yet weightless frame defines the palate, driving notes of stony plum, graphite, and black olive tapenade across finely knit tannins. This highly structured, mineral-driven red maintains a remarkably long, saline finish that will evolve beautifully in the cellar over the next fifteen years.