Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2021
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley WO
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A true Grand Cru of South Africa, from a winery very close to the sea. That means ocean-cooled fruit and in this wine, great finesse and balance. Silky cherry freshness, leafy with hints of toasty nut shells and sweet spices, it's lingering and long.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
South Africa- Mid-depth Scarlet
- Pinot Noir
- 10.125 Units
- Vegan
- 13.5% ABV
- Vegetarian
- 24 July 2032
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Seductively silky with fresh red cherry and raspberry, bright and taut
Aroma
Bright cherry, wild strawberry, herbal and spice notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Founded in 1975, this iconic estate is a renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist. It took founder Tim Russell years of research to discover the best site to plant his first vines. He bought a 170-hectare plot next to Hermanus, by the sea, in the Hemel-en-Aarde (heaven on earth appropriately) subregion of Walker Bay. His son, Anthony, took over in 1991 and narrowed the estate plantings down to the two Burgundy grapes. Their philosophy is well summed up by Anthony: "we are using Pinot noir and Chardonnay to express the beauty and personality of Hamilton Russell Vineyards" – like Burgundy, the wines very much express their terroir. The 2021 Pinot Noir has delightful red fruit freshness with a hint of oak and spice. Open early or keep.
Founded in 1975, this iconic estate is a renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay spec...
Aromas of cherries and wild strawberries with dried herbs, paprika, citrus rind. Refined
James Suckling
93 points
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