Hemel-en-Aarde
It is almost shocking to see the 2016 Hamilton Russell Chardonny here only a scant year after its birth. But this coolly coastal wine is ready to go and as yummily restrained but fruity as ever. It is on an exceptional terroir, northeast facing so it ges the subtler end of the sun and once hand-harvested is treated with love in the cellar to give us this zingy and richly fruited wine. (CW 24/02/17)
- Producer
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards
- Origin
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Chardonnay
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Wine Score
- 93 points, Neal Martin, robertparker.com, Apr 2017
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2016 Chardonnay underwent less malolactic than other vintages to preserve the acidity, around 40%, and the wine matured in 38% new oak for nine to ten months. Yields were very low at around 20 hectoliters per hectare. It is much less rich than the 2015, yet it displays finer delineation and perhaps more mineralité. The palate is very well balanced with superb tension, brimming full of energy and fanning out with nutmeg and smoked walnut notes towards the somewhat feisty finish. 93 points
