Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

9.19 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Cape Point, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
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
Top Notes For
Jordan Wardlaw

This 2017 is a very lovely bottle of Chardonnay. Aromatically complex in the early going- showing lots of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and orchard fruit aromas. Ripe peach, hints of tropical fruit, sweet butter and toasted hazelnut flavors all very present. The freshness, lift and subtle minerality make this wine feel very kinetic and alive. Burgundy of this quality is consistently twice the price, and I predict a very nice aging trajectory here as well. Superb quality, great balance.

This 2017 is a very lovely bottle of Chardonnay. Aromatically complex in the early going- showing lots of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and orchard fruit aromas. Ripe peach, hints of tropical fruit, sweet butter and toasted hazelnut flavors all very present. The freshness, lift and subtle minerality make this wine feel very kinetic and alive. Burgundy of this quality is consistently twice the price, and I predict a very nice aging trajectory here as well. Superb quality, great balance.

1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2018
Jason Keefer

Beautiful South African Chard, very elegant with lemon and grapefruit citrus, good structure. Def more French thank Cali style!

Beautiful South African Chard, very elegant with lemon and grapefruit citrus, good structure. Def more French thank Cali style!

May 4th, 2020
Jordi Pazo

Vila. Tast de Chardonnays del mon a cegues. 38,50.
13.05.19

Vila. Tast de Chardonnays del mon a cegues. 38,50.
13.05.19

May 13th, 2019
Jennifer

Hmmm. Don’t trust some people’s ratings on delectable...
Superb. Cheers. Bottle down.

Hmmm. Don’t trust some people’s ratings on delectable...
Superb. Cheers. Bottle down.

Aug 12th, 2018
Drew Dodson

Drew had this 6 years ago

Drew had this 6 years ago

Oct 15th, 2018
Thomas Dudley

Thomas had this 4 years ago

Thomas had this 4 years ago

Dec 25th, 2020
Kevin Dale

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Jun 28th, 2020
Steve Cunneen

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Nov 13th, 2019
Yong Sung Kang

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Sep 21st, 2019
Guido Schlenkenbrock

Guido had this 6 years ago

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Mar 12th, 2019