Hemel-en-Aarde
- Producer
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards
- Origin
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Wine Score
- 90 points, Neil Martin, vinous.com, August 2018
95 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, 2018
93 points, Cathy Marston, Platter`s, 2018
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Media Reviews
Neil Martin
The 2017 Pinot Noir, which includes 12% whole bunches, matured for 10 months in 37% new oak (François Frères). It has a light red currant and cranberry bouquet with just a hint of rooibos in the background, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannin, crisp tart red cherry mixed with raspberry fruit and a nicely structured finish. Fine. 90 points
Tim Atkin MW
Continuing the subtle changes that have occurred under Emul Ross, the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir is now a worthy stable mate for the estate’s Chardonnay. This shows the acidity of the 2017 vintage, with a fine perfume of wild strawberry and dried mushroom, subtle wood and a dense, complex, savoury finish. Drink 2019-27. 95 points
Cathy Marston
Classically styled 2017 eases onto the palate with poise & grace, revealing layers of flavours - cooked red berries, leather, truffles, tobacco - all bound together by restrained, supportive oak (37% new). Combo of wholebunch & destemmed fruit gives crunchy texture to lengthy finish. 93 points
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