Bordeaux Theme
Live Virtual Auction, 26 June 2022
Bordeaux Theme
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About this Item
Boasting some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the infamous Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and situated just 5km from the Atlantic Ocean, Restless River is owned and run by husband and wife team Craig and Anne Wessels. Preferring to do things by hand and producing roughly only 1000 cases of each variety a year.
Critics Ratings
‘Single-vineyard, classic style 2015 shows cool-climate purity, vibrancy in its blackcurrant, herbal and cedar notes. Youthful tautness suggests 10+ year maturation. The fruit is perfectly ripe and persists with delicious savoury length. Stylish 20% new oak trim.‘ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)
‘There are slightly more Cabernet Sauvignons in the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley than you’d imagine (three to precise), but this is easily the best of the trio. Fresh, savoury and herbal with fine tannins, good structure and density and an artist’s use of wood ageing. 2020-28.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 95/100
Provenance
Private Client
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