Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay

Named after the producers' daughter, Ava Marie is sophisticated and elegant. A delicate use of oak, combined with ripe fruit and a fresh acidity ensures a well-balanced, exciting wine that will reward with a bit of aging. Delicious with most foods, including cheeses as well as with hot and spicy dishes.

Restless River farm is in the cooler Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, at 850ft. This wine is from a Single Vineyard registered block of Chardonnay. 2.1 hectares in size, on east and south facing slopes. Shallow top soils vary from grey, sandy gravel to rocky sandstone. Below this lies deep, decomposed granite clay peppered with quartz crystals.

Restless River is a rising star which has quietly achieved cult-status for its brilliant, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and super fine yet intense Cabernet Sauvignon. Launched in 2012 by Craig Wessels, their farm is located in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. It's home to some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines in the region (planted in 1998). At Restless River, things are done in an unhurried way, with great dedication and attention to detail.  Their production is done by hand, resulting in limited quantities of each wine. Demand far exceeding supply. Restless River is defined by its terroir, and Craig Wessels' thoughtful and careful winemaking allows it to be the star of the show.