Chardonnay
75cl * 13% ABV * Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa
The Hamilton Russell Vineyards are among the furthest south in South Africa in the distinctly cooler climate of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley. In a nod to Burgundian practices, the estate only grows Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acidity and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.
"Yields were very low on the 2024 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, producing an unusually
concentrated wine. Benefitting from the contribution of four different clones, it's a rich, still youthful white with spice, vanilla-scented 28% new oak, flavours of tangerine, peach and
citrus zest and top notes of honeysuckle and saffron." 94pts, Tim Atkin MW, South Africa 2025 Special Report