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A specialist producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Hamilton Russell Estate has a loyal worldwide following. Conditions on their Hemel and Aarde Valley property, near Hermanus, prove themselves vintage after vintage as perfectly suited for production of Pinot Noir, the sexy, elegant varietal that is difficult to grow in most places.
Their wine is certainly a challenger as one of the best in the world - as one wine writer said, “If I were a Burgundian winemaker I would lie awake at night worrying about this wine.” Unlike many South African pinot’s, this wine is not overly fruity, but has a restrained character more earthy and mineral in the subtle nature of traditional Pinot. A modern icon to many South African wine lovers.
Jean’s thoughts:
Pinot can be described in many ways... from berries to earthy, from light to heavy! When i arrived in South Africa, people mentioned to me that the wine farms didn't have the same history as in France, and shouldn’t be compared. Well, may I congratulate you Anthony! You proved that your Pinot is amongst the world’s best and with over 25 years of making it, you deserve every accolade!
Marc’s thoughts:
SA’s best Pinot Noir? Certainly gets my vote! Always a consistently great wine – remarkably complex, elegant and well balanced. Would benefit by aging for at least 5-10years.
Price at Caveau per bottle: R520
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