BC Collector - Hamilton Russell

TRIALTO | September 15th 2021

Wine Advocate on HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS

This is one of those Pinot Noirs that I would love to discretely smuggle into a lineup of Burgundy wines to see if professionals can spot the difference, because I for one wager that I probably could not. This is not suggesting the Hamilton-Russell are mimicking Burgundy, rather a testament to the quality of their wines. That includes their exemplary Chardonnay. Both effortlessly straddle Old World and New World, thanks to both the microclimate and terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley and the talent in the winery.
October 2014

HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2020		$78.00* * Suggested retail price

	Product code	757708
	Format	6x750ml
	Listing type	Speculative
	Status	Available
	Country	South Africa
	Regulated designation	Wine of origin (WO)
	Region	Western Cape
	Subregion	Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
	Varietal(s)	Pinot Noir 100 %
	Color	Red
	Sugar	Dry
	Closure type	Cork

Hamilton Russell's philosophy of expressing the terroir in their wines gives rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of this Pinot noir. It is not overtly fruity, soft and “sweet” and it generally shows hints of that alluring savoury “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.

- 96 Points -

September 2021

Bouncing back from the fires in 2019 - and then some - this is the best young Pinot Noir release I've tasted from Hamilton Russell. Representing a subtle shift in style towards greater perfume and fruit, this is a detailed, finely judged blend of clones 113, 115 and 667, with svelte tannins, tidy acidity, rose petal top notes and skilfully integrated oak.

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About HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS

Hamilton Russell Vineyards – one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea – pioneered viticulture and winemaking in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. The Estate specialises in producing highly individual, terroir driven Pinot noir and Chardonnay, which are widely regarded as among the finest in the New World.