2018 Restless River ‘Wanderlust’ White Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
£38.00
Is this South Africa’s rarest white? Craig Wessels only got to make one vintage of this excellent Sauvignon Blanc before the landowner grubbed up the vineyard, now only a handful of bottles remain.
“Orange peel and pith are subtle on the nose, framed by the creaminess of oak and lees, accentuated by bright flashes of lime. The palate has exquisite creaminess and a smooth but pithy texture that is reminiscent of orange pith. Mouth-watering acidity underpins the rounded, textured richness and underlines the essential saltiness of the wine that finishes in a yeasty umami note. Wonderful now, certain to evolve. A bit of a swansong: this was the last wine made from this tiny vineyard, it is now grubbed up.”
94 Points, Falstaff
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Product Description
Restless River is in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, situated in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, with our vineyards at an altitude reaching 1200ft and 5km from the cold South Atlantic ocean.
Our appellation is unique with ancient, granite-based, rocky, deep clay soils; extremely rare to the greater Walker Bay area. Daytime temperatures during summer are some of the lowest in the South African winelands. This cool maritime climate and our decomposed granite soils allow us to grow and make lighter, more elegant wine, balanced with texture, length and complexity.
Additional Information
| ABV | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Critic Score | 94/100 |
| Drink until | 2032 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2018 |
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