Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

9.29 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Walker Bay , Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

8.6

Rustic, old-world, prehistoric almost. I've sat on this for 5 years in the hope that maturity would look with favor on this example. Alas, I may well be pushing up daisies before that comes around. My wife would throttle me if I opened this for her. A great SA producer has produced an impenetrable example.
It begs for food, which as @TheSkip would say, "is not a good sign."

Rustic, old-world, prehistoric almost. I've sat on this for 5 years in the hope that maturity would look with favor on this example. Alas, I may well be pushing up daisies before that comes around. My wife would throttle me if I opened this for her. A great SA producer has produced an impenetrable example.
It begs for food, which as @TheSkip would say, "is not a good sign."

Jun 30th, 2017

8.8

2009. different style, little strong pinot,

2009. different style, little strong pinot,

Jan 22nd, 2016

9.2

Bright cherry and Asian spices on the nose. Tannins are light and acidity is bright on this pretty wine. A perfect wine with fish.

Bright cherry and Asian spices on the nose. Tannins are light and acidity is bright on this pretty wine. A perfect wine with fish.

Dec 13th, 2014

9.8

Huge Pinot. Love it!

Huge Pinot. Love it!

May 8th, 2014

The best Chardonnay from outside of Burgundy?

The best Chardonnay from outside of Burgundy?

Sep 6th, 2015

9.3

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Nov 29th, 2015

9.6

Tim had this 10 years ago

Tim had this 10 years ago

Oct 9th, 2014

9.4

Giuseppe had this 10 years ago

Giuseppe had this 10 years ago

Jul 10th, 2014

Frederic Moeller

8.0

Frederic had this 11 years ago

Frederic had this 11 years ago

Sep 9th, 2013

9.9

Marc had this 11 years ago

Marc had this 11 years ago

Aug 19th, 2013