WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "The Hamilton Russell Vineyards 2024 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay shows a pretty combination of orchard fruit and subtle tropical notes underscored by a clear line of salinity that carries through an energetic, mid-weight texture. The wine is 100% barrel-aged in a mix of new and neutral François Frères oak, a regimen that adds quiet structure without obscuring detail. Sourced from low-yielding vines rooted in Bokkeveld shale, the maritime influence of the nearby South Atlantic contributes a taut mineral edge and natural freshness to the finish. A total of 35,340 bottles were produced." - Monica Larner
"Grapefruit, cedar, buttered toast and green apple on the nose of this cool, creamy white. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a gentle toastiness. Bright, minerally finish. Delicious now." - Claire Nesbitt, JAMES SUCKLING
WINERY NOTES - A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.
"Grapefruit, cedar, buttered toast and green apple on the nose of this cool, creamy white. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a gentle toastiness. Bright, minerally finish. Delicious now." - Claire Nesbitt, JAMES SUCKLING
WINERY NOTES - A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.
