Restless River Hemel-en Aarde Pinot Noir 2023Restless river has quickly reached cult status among many South African wine lovers, although they haven't been around that long the wines they have created are of the highest quality. The vines they look after are some of the oldest in the Hemel en Aarde Valley. This coastal region far away from the bulk producers based around Cape Town is highly regarded as one of the best climates to produces wines from. The Pinot Noir shows pale ruby red in the

with notes of apricot and pear alongside creamy vanilla before a refreshing mineral note in the finish

He is a charismatic winemaker

elegance and precision

adding a moreish texture which zings with zesty acidity throughout

nuanced with leafy

Chateau de Cardaillan is based in the Southern part of Graves and is owned by the renowned Sauterne producer Château de Malle

Maceration on the skins lasts 14–16 days at controlled temperatures

Coming from further inland in Jerez itself

Using this new found knowledge he experimented with a greater appreciation of the native varieties of the estate

it opens with vibrant freshness

Ruby Port – Bright

Grapes were whole-berry open fermented for seven days before gentle pressing and maturation for 11 months in seasoned French hogsheads and puncheons