HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - Chardonnay - 2020
- - 96 points-
Tim Atkin MW
tim, September 2021Lower in alcohol than the 2019 release - the vintage was cooler, explains Emul Ross - this nuanced...
Detailed press reviewLower in alcohol than the 2019 release - the vintage was cooler, explains Emul Ross - this nuanced...
Detailed press reviewEmul Ross may be better known for his Pinots but he has a sensitive touch with Pinotage too. This...
Detailed press reviewThis full-bodied and moderately tannic wine is well-packed with ripe blackberries and blueberries...
Detailed press reviewRaspberry, currant and floral aromas stand out. The front side of the palate is jammy and opulent,...
Detailed press reviewTight, spicy aromas of rooty berry fruits brightened by red currant set up a smooth, jammy palate...
Detailed press reviewDark berries, dark cherries, chocolate, cedar, dried herbs and spice box. Full-bodied with fine...
Detailed press reviewAnother perfect wine is the 2018 Hexe, a blend of 57% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 13% Graciano, 10%...
Detailed press reviewThe more Syrah-dominated 2019 Broken Stones (60% Syrah, 20% Graciano, 11% Mourvèdre, and the rest...
Detailed press reviewThe 2019 Heart Stone Vineyard is mostly Graciano, Grenache, and Syrah but has a small amount of...
Detailed press reviewPure perfection in a glass, the 2019 G2 Vineyard checks in as 53% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, 19%...
Detailed press reviewApple-pie, crust and lemon-rind aromas follow through to a full body, layers of fruit and phenolic...
Detailed press reviewMainly Xarel·lo, with 9% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, all farmed biodynamically. Golden in the...
Detailed press reviewElegant, firmly structured pinot noir with floral, spice, plum and red cherry flavours. Youthful...
Detailed press reviewDeliciously aromatic with scents of citrus and wild flowers. Intense chardonnay with lemon zest,...
Detailed press reviewRicher, weightier chardonnay than its sibling, Block 2, with slightly more assertive acidity...
Detailed press reviewCompared to other Zind-Humbrecht Rieslings, Heimbourg seems more spicy. Indeed, the bouquet shows...
Detailed press reviewThe Muscat grape variety ages beautifully, offering aromas of mint and bergamot. In its youth,...
Detailed press reviewDeep violet. Vibrant, mineral-accented red/blue fruit preserve scents are complemented by baking...
Detailed press reviewRounded, medium- to full-bodied style, the oak is well-judged and adds a little polish to the...
Detailed press reviewBright violet. Primary red and dark berry and garrigue scents are complemented by licorice and...
Detailed press reviewVery fine, silky tannins - not too much - and expressive fruit. Good acidity, it is all...
Detailed press reviewLight, attractive fragrance, this is very drinkable. Well balanced with lovely acidity. An...
Detailed press reviewThe 2018 Malbec El Enemigo has an 8% portion of Cabernet Franc, both from Gualtallary in the Uco...
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