Restless River tasting box with 6 bottles - 3 x 2 Restless River wines

Experience the best of Restless River with this exclusive tasting box containing three different wines from one of South Africa's most renowned wineries. With two bottles of each wine, you get a total of six bottles, each representing exceptional quality and tradition.

Contents:

• 2 x Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2020
• 2 x Restless River Le Luc Pinot Noir 2021
• 2 x Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

About the wines:

Restless River is a premium winery located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa, known for producing wines that reflect their unique terroir with elegance and precision. Their commitment to sustainability and small production runs ensures that each wine expresses the unique characteristics of the site. Here is a description of the three wines in the box:

1. Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2020

Ava Marie Chardonnay 2020 is a wine that exudes purity and finesse from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Named after winemaker Craig Wessels' daughter, this single-vineyard wine is known for its subtle elegance and complex structure.

The wine offers aromas of fresh citrus fruits such as lemon and lime, combined with white flowers and undertones of green apples and pears. The barrel aging adds a light toastiness with notes of vanilla, almonds and butter. The palate is structured with a fresh, crisp acidity and a mineral backbone that gives the wine length and depth. Despite the barrel aging, the oak character is discreet and integrated, resulting in a wine with great balance and purity.

Ava Marie Chardonnay 2020 is a versatile wine that goes well with seafood, grilled fish, salads and creamy cheeses.

2. Restless River Le Luc Pinot Noir 2021

Le Luc Pinot Noir 2021 is an expressive and sophisticated Pinot Noir from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. The wine, named after Craig Wessels' son, is known for its balance between elegance and intensity.

The aromas offer fresh red berries such as strawberries, cherries and raspberries, combined with subtle floral notes such as rose petals and violets. There is also a slight earthy tone and a fine spicy character from the barrel aging. The taste is elegant and nuanced with silky tannins and a fresh acidity that gives the wine structure and finesse. The finish is long and characterized by red fruits, spices and a light mineral finish.

Le Luc Pinot Noir 2021 is a versatile wine that goes well with duck, pork, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.

3. Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a powerful and structured wine from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, showing how this cool region can also produce excellent Cabernet Sauvignon with a unique character. This wine is made with a focus on finesse and longevity.

The aromas are deep and complex, with notes of black berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry, along with spices, cedar and a touch of dark chocolate. There is also a slight herbal note, which is often found in Cabernet Sauvignon from cooler climates. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured with firm but ripe tannins and good acidity that gives the wine balance. There are layers of dark fruit, spices and a subtle smoke from the barrel aging, which gives a long and complex finish.

Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a wine with the potential to be aged for many years and goes well with hearty dishes such as beef, lamb, game and mature cheeses.

These wines from Restless River demonstrate the producer's dedication to quality, terroir and elegance, making them some of the most exciting wines from South Africa.