From the cool, maritime vineyards of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Le Luc Pinot Noir from Restless River is a wine of finesse and purity, shaped by slow ripening and careful winemaking. Aromas of wild cherry, raspberry and rose petal are layered with subtle earth and spice, leading into a silky, medium bodied palate with bright acidity, fine tannins and a long, savoury finish. Elegant and finely balanced, it pairs beautifully with duck, roast poultry, mushroom dishes or grilled salmon.

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Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa – Pinot Noir
A refined cool climate Pinot Noir: silky, aromatic and finely structured. Ideal for Burgundy lovers looking to explore premium South African Pinot.

A small, family-run estate founded by Craig and Anne Wessels in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, with a focus on cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Farming is meticulous and low intervention, with an emphasis on vineyard expression and restrained winemaking. The wines are crafted with precision and patience, favouring balance, texture and longevity over overt ripeness, and have become some of the Cape’s most respected small-production bottlings.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red grape varieties, known for its ability to express site with clarity and finesse. Typically showing red and dark cherry fruit, floral notes and subtle earthiness, it is light to medium bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Styles range from delicate and aromatic to more structured and concentrated, depending on climate and winemaking approach.

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - meaning “Heaven and Earth” in Afrikaans, is one of South Africa’s leading cool climate wine regions. Located close to the Atlantic Ocean near Hermanus, its maritime influence allows for slow, even ripening, producing wines with freshness, finesse and excellent balance, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.