Pinot Noir Walker Bay 2019
Made with 84% purchased fruit because of the fire in Hamilton Russell's own vineyards,
this is a cuvée of the three Hemel-en-Aarde Valley sub-regions, and all the better for it. A one-off it may be, but it's less earthy and backward than the estate's normal style, combining fragrance elegance with racy red berry fruit, some clove spice, supporting tannins and stylish oak.September 2020
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