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Restless River Le Luc Pinot Noir 2023

R665.00

“We welcome the variations of each vintage into the winery, encouraging authenticity. The hallmarks of classicly styled wines, regardless of vintage, are elegance, purity of fruit, depth of flavours, minerality, energy, intensity without weight, finesse, and ageability. This is what we strive for.” – Craig Wessels, Winegrower.

Name: Le Luc. Planted 2013. 2ha. Diverse granite soils with sandy and rocky parcels on clay. North aspect on mid slopes, 260m elevation. Clones 113, 115, 777. East-west row direction. Guyot trained.

Alc: 13.3%, pH: 3.6, TA: 5.5g/L, RS: 1.6g/L

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Craig and Anne Wessels began planting vines in 1999, and since then, their winery has earned a reputation as one of the valley’s premium producers. Known for its cool climate, the valley offers a unique growing environment, which the Wessels believe is essential to the character of their wines. They are committed to ensuring that their vines fully express the distinctive qualities of this marginal terroir, transferring these traits into the grapes and, ultimately, the wine.

The majority of planting took place between 2019 and 2022, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, complementing the existing vineyards. This represents a significant investment of both time and effort. For the Wessels family, however, it’s all about quality. From planting to maturation and harvesting, every step is carefully managed to ensure only the best grapes reach the cellar. Their dedication to excellence ensures that after years of hard work, the very best wines are bottled, reflecting the true essence of the land.

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