{"product_id":"restless-river-klein-hemel-hemel-en-aarde-chardonnay-2024","title":"Restless River Klein Hemel Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestless River Klein Hemel Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion Hemel-En-Aarde, Walker Bay, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, aromas of wet stone, citrus peel, and lemon peel preceed a palate of vibrant acidity, rounding supple texture, and defined fruit purity lead to a long, intense finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Restless River estate is located in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Here, proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, coastal breezes, regular cloud cover and high elevations, result in some of South Africa’s coolest daytime temperatures. Fruit for the Chardonnay is sourced from three vineyards planted from 2017 to 2020 on the estate. The vineyards are situated between 240 to 330 metres above sea level on north, east and west facing mid slopes. The rocky soils are decomposed granite over clay, which lends precision and texture. The vines are cordon trained, dry-farmed and managed sustainably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-harvested Chardonnay was gently whole bunch pressed with an old Vaslin basket press. The juice was left to settle without any additives and was kept at a consistent temperature. Spontaneous fermentation took place in 500L French oak barrels and was left for 12 months in larger Burgundy barrels (5% new). Each plot was vinified separately, and the vessels used for fermentation were chosen carefully according to the particular vineyard characteristics. The wine was then left to settle before bottling, and aged for nine months before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eBeginning as a hobby for self-taught winemaker, Craig Wessels, Restless River is now a world-renowned producer of cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay described by Neal Martin as having “real Burgundian allure”. In 2004, Craig and his wife Anne bought a run-down sheep farm in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, with a view to raising their family away from the city. By chance, the farm was also home to the area’s oldest remaining Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vines, planted in 1998. Farming these vines became a serious passion, leading Craig to start making wine in a small, converted garage on the estate. In 2012, the Restless River wines were officially launched and have continued to impress ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64684053430649,"sku":"109111024","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/RestlessRiverAvaMarieHemel-en-AardeChardonnay_bd9d77e5-245f-4437-a689-d97f2d900c8f.jpg?v=1790140056","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/restless-river-klein-hemel-hemel-en-aarde-chardonnay-2024","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}