Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

9.17 ratings
9.23 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
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Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of oak and spice. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus lime flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Medium+ finish is creamy with a nutty character, good mouthfeel ending with mineral tang. Nice now!

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of oak and spice. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus lime flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Medium+ finish is creamy with a nutty character, good mouthfeel ending with mineral tang. Nice now!

Nov 4th, 2022
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9.3

The 2019 Chardonnay is whole-bunch-pressed and 93% barrel-fermented with 27% new oak. It has a clean, crisp bouquet of citrus fruit infused with smoke and hazelnut aromas, quite understated in style. The palate is well balanced, taut and linear, displaying fine acidity and gaining depth toward the persistent, saline finish. This is a superb Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell. Excellent. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)

The 2019 Chardonnay is whole-bunch-pressed and 93% barrel-fermented with 27% new oak. It has a clean, crisp bouquet of citrus fruit infused with smoke and hazelnut aromas, quite understated in style. The palate is well balanced, taut and linear, displaying fine acidity and gaining depth toward the persistent, saline finish. This is a superb Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell. Excellent. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)

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