Restless River, Ava Marie Chardonnay Size:6x750ml sweeping tannins that brush through

sweeping tannins that brush through smoothly and a freshness that drives the finish

middle weight flavors possess a succulent palate impression that is heightened by the abundant level of dry extract that also serves to buffer the even firmer

The palate is full-bodied and solidly structured with firm

pure terres blanches

Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot and 28% cabernet franc (it was 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc during the Primeurs)

Restless River, Ava Marie Chardonnay Size:6x750ml sweeping tannins that brush throughAutodidact winemaker and viticulturist Craig Wessels does things differently and fastidiously perhaps because he hasnt had any formal training. From a small single block, planted in 1999, which is considered to be the oldest Chardonnay in the Hemel en Aarde. Specific parcels are whole bunch picked over three weeks. Pressed in an old Vaslin press, the black juice then goes through natural ferment in barrels of mixed sizes as well as amphora. Quickly