Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Ashbourne Pinotage

9.113 ratings

9.32 pro ratings

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

Pinotage

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Tomato-Based, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salads & Greens, Fruit Desserts, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Medium ruby red with lighter edges. Lovely aged nose with smoky notes, dark red berries, spices and floral. Medium tannins (5/10) and acidity with at most a medium body. Strawberries and cherries on the attack with some damp forest floor notes and gravel in the medium plus finish. A bit floral too with a touch of tartness. Drink till 2019.

Medium ruby red with lighter edges. Lovely aged nose with smoky notes, dark red berries, spices and floral. Medium tannins (5/10) and acidity with at most a medium body. Strawberries and cherries on the attack with some damp forest floor notes and gravel in the medium plus finish. A bit floral too with a touch of tartness. Drink till 2019.

Jan 2nd, 2018

9.1

Lovely Pinotage. I know it's polarizing, but it shouldn't be with wines like this.

Lovely Pinotage. I know it's polarizing, but it shouldn't be with wines like this.

Dec 31st, 2014

9.7

If you hate pinotage...

If you hate pinotage...

Mar 20th, 2014

Alexandria Stariha

8.0

Ashy and smokey blend together in this very interesting wine!

Ashy and smokey blend together in this very interesting wine!

Sep 16th, 2015

Chelsea Erdmanis

9.3

A little bit of a bite but a smooth finish.

A little bit of a bite but a smooth finish.

Apr 26th, 2015

9.2

Siganature One! Nice Clove smell and cherry tasting... I❤️it!

Siganature One! Nice Clove smell and cherry tasting... I❤️it!

Jan 24th, 2015

9.0

Roger had this 6 years ago

Roger had this 6 years ago

Mar 24th, 2018

9.4

Zach had this 8 years ago

Zach had this 8 years ago

May 21st, 2016

9.0

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jul 31st, 2015

9.6

Manny had this 9 years ago

Manny had this 9 years ago

Mar 16th, 2015