2021 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay
Secondary Description
Hemel-en-Aarde
Producer
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
Alcohol
13.5%
Score
92 points, Panel Tasting, decanter.com, November 2023
94 points, Andy Howard MW, decanter.com, March 2022
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Media Reviews
Tina Gellie, Anne Krebiehl MW, Michaela Morris
Pristine, clean and vibrant, crisp apples, fresh peaches and lemon. Restrained but complex, the oak doesn`t override, leaving pure fruit at the core. Lovely brightness and freshness with some evolution. A pithy, bright verve draws out leesy creaminess on the finish. Very handsome wine. 92 points
Andy Howard MW
A very successful wine this vintage, with its mineral notes and finesse illustrating the cooler character of the vintage. Saline and creamy on the palate with fine integration of oak, peach and pear fruit and an intriguing lime zest note, all kept fresh and focussed with lingering, cleansing acidity. Give this a couple of years and then enjoy. 94 points