- 100% Pinot Noir
- The Le Luc is a single vineyard that was planted in 2012
- Granitic rocky topsoils with heavy clay subsoil
- Hand harvested
- Fermented with indigenous yeast in small open-top oak vats
- Aged for 12 months in 228L and 500L French oak, 25% new
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After a further three months in tank, and 18 months in bottle, the wine is released
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Walker Bay
Appellation:
Hemel-en-Aarde
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-RRW-12-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-06-05
"The Restless River 2022 Upper Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Le Luc is all Pinot Noir from granite soils. Fruit comes from younger vines planted in 2013 on a north-facing slope. The wine ages in 228-liter barrels, of which one-third is new oak for 12 months. This mostly hands-off approach results in a delicate wine with tart berry nuances, redcurrant and crushed stone. Some of the salty mineral sensations you find here, which give such nice contouring to the wine, come thanks to those granite soils. It concludes softly with a medium-lean mouthfeel, pretty freshness and brightness. This is a 5,500-bottle release."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-11-01
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-10-24
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
2021
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-08-01
2021
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-09-12