Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Ashbourne Sandstone Walker Bay Chardonnay Blend

8.922 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Walker Bay , Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
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
Paul Masson

I’d rather lose the SB jalapeño notes, but this has the bones to tie it all together. Plenty of verve at ten years, if not the most harmonious blend. Truly original

I’d rather lose the SB jalapeño notes, but this has the bones to tie it all together. Plenty of verve at ten years, if not the most harmonious blend. Truly original

Jun 8th, 2018
April Yap-Hennig

Wine writer SacredDrop.com

9.0

Pate with a pineapple jam with a chard finish...2008 interesting blend for a cool climate. Dry white wine, refreshing finish.

Pate with a pineapple jam with a chard finish...2008 interesting blend for a cool climate. Dry white wine, refreshing finish.

Apr 21st, 2016
Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.2

Wonderful. Bright acids with honeyed orange peel and grassy highlights.

Wonderful. Bright acids with honeyed orange peel and grassy highlights.

Mar 31st, 2015
Stephen Little

07 heavy white wine, balanced by bright fruit. #shiftwine

07 heavy white wine, balanced by bright fruit. #shiftwine

Mar 7th, 2015
Justin Chin

Really rustic in style. Under ripe stone fruit, chamomile, and lots of herbaceous notes or bell pepper and jalapeño.

Really rustic in style. Under ripe stone fruit, chamomile, and lots of herbaceous notes or bell pepper and jalapeño.

Sep 24th, 2014
John Riddick

Weighty white blend from South Africa! Lots of ripe righteous lemon and lees. Great texture!

Weighty white blend from South Africa! Lots of ripe righteous lemon and lees. Great texture!

Sep 5th, 2014
Sue Mohle

VB

Aug 17th, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

Bordeaux like, Sauv Blanc, Semellon and Chatdonny

Bordeaux like, Sauv Blanc, Semellon and Chatdonny

Oct 3rd, 2013
Nicolette Sandoval

Jalapeño jam on the nose. Subtle floral notes. Dried grapefruit on the palat. Medium bodied and mild acidity

Jalapeño jam on the nose. Subtle floral notes. Dried grapefruit on the palat. Medium bodied and mild acidity

Mar 24th, 2021
MasterPK

Ashbourne Sandstone 08. A white blend from South Africa. Even with age. still fresh and bright. Simply awesome.

Ashbourne Sandstone 08. A white blend from South Africa. Even with age. still fresh and bright. Simply awesome.

Dec 9th, 2014