From the oldest Cabernet vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde, planted in 1998, comes the most unique Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa. 2021 was an amazing vintage for the Restless River Main Road & Dignity. Extended hangtime created an abundance of ripe, dark fruit with a maritime, oyster shell undertow and remarkably smooth, fine tannins.
Tasting through a vertical of 15 vintages of the Main Road & Dignity, it’s evident that these wines need cellaring. The latest releases from husband-and-wife team Craig and Anne Wessels are ‘ambitious, meticulous, and dedicated’, notes Christian Eedes.
‘Bravo!’ says Tim Atkin MW of the Ava Marie Chardonnay 2022. Craig has farmed this vineyard for 26 years, honing his craft, and ‘everything is aligned on his superb 2022 release’ says Tim. This is a Chardonnay to cellar!
A relative newcomer to the range is the Le Luc Pinot Noir. Each vintage has shown an improvement in quality and 2022 is no different, abounding with succulent, juicy fruit and great concentration. Craig is a Burgundy nut and this wine reflects his Burgundian aspirations.
