Restless River Main Road & Dignity Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Hemel-en-Aarde
R900
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'It takes courage to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, but
Craig Wessels' two sites, both planted in 1999 but with different soil types and exposures,
consistently deliver the goods. This is lighter and more forward than the 2015 - it could
almost be a Cabernet Franc - with graphite and black cherry flavours and filigree tannins.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100
'Vibrant mid-garnet colour. Pure nose of mature, cool-climate Cabernet – a herbaceous scent I do not encounter that often in this era of ever-warmer summers. There is some fruit here to counterbalance the acidity and some leafy aromas. Fresh, perfumed, sweet wine that's nicely in balance. Well done! Even if it's slightly skinnier than the Cabernet mainstream nowadays.' - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16/20
'Vibrant mid-garnet colour. Pure nose of mature, cool-climate Cabernet – a herbaceous scent I do not encounter that often in this era of ever-warmer summers. There is some fruit here to counterbalance the acidity and some leafy aromas. Fresh, perfumed, sweet wine that's nicely in balance. Well done! Even if it's slightly skinnier than the Cabernet mainstream nowadays.' - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16/20
| Condition | Secondary market |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Craig Wessels |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| Blend information | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating | TA 95 |
| Producer information | Restless River is a rising star which has quietly achieved cult-status for its brilliant, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and lean Cabernet Sauvignon. The Restless River label was launched in 2012 and is managed and owned by Craig and Anne Wessels, winemaker and manager respectively. Their farm is located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and has some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines in the region (planted in 1998). Almost all their production is done by hand, resulting in limited quantities of each wine. |
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