You know when something feels ‘just right’… you can’t explain it… it just ‘IS’? Well, that’s how we feel about Donovan Rall who we think is simply one of the biggest talents in South Africa! The towering talent of this itinerant winemaker started out with his own wines back in 2008 after touring/working for a variety of wineries in Europe and Australasia. We were so blown away with his Vuurberg blends, that we partnered up with him for a couple of our own projects! Like Boutinot, Donovan is always on the lookout for amazing fruit that he can craft into something even more amazing; wines from old forgotten vineyards or isolated sites that are full of character, charm and flavour. Donovan trained with Eben Sadie and Miles Mossop before doing his own thing - creating wonderfully honest and natural wines that punch way above their weight.
Donovan Rall works diligently to uphold environmentally responsible viniculture practices. Efforts are made to meticulously manage soil health and ensure minimal intervention during the winemaking process. The farming is done sustainably and as “biological” as possible with very limited sprays - which is possible due to the strong winds in the area reducing disease pressure - though no official certifications have been undertaken.
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Donovan Rall
Western Cape, South Africa
Donovan Rall has been crafting Callender Peak wine in the Witzenberg Valley for a number of years, g...
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Donovan Rall
Western Cape, South Africa
Outstanding cool climate Sauvignon Blanc from the unique Ceres Plateau appellation.
