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Type: Red Wine
Country: South Africa
Code: HAMI065
An iconic Pinot Noir from the world renowned South African producer Hamilton Russell. "And as it happens, the Hamilton Russel Pinot Noir is routinely considered to be South Africa’s best – with good reason. Here we have a wine which never compromises on flavor, structure, perfume, and complexity. Here we have a wine which, tasted blind, suggests the mega-expensive end of the Burgundy market." James Lawrence

Specification

Type
Red Wine
Producer
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Vintage
2021
Country
South Africa
Size
75cl
Region
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Main Grapes
Pinot Noir
Grape Mix
100%
Body
Elegant, refined and supple
Genre
Vegan, Vegetarian
ABV
14%
Drinking Window
Drink now
Closure Type
Cork
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Producer

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Oz Clarke, wine writer, UK ".... superb, restrained, Burgundian Chardonnay and Pinot noir that set a standard for the rest of the hemisphere..."One of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa, this Pinot noir and Chardonnay specialist pioneered viticulture in the beautiful, cool, maritime, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. Founder, Tim Hamilton R...

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Tasting Notes

This Pinot Noir is not overtly fruity, soft and “sweet” and it generally shows hints of that alluring “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.

Food Matches

Traditional pairings such as duck and lamb enhance the fruit sweetness of the wine.

Press Comments

96 Andy Howard MW, Decanter, April 2022, 95 Tim Atkin, June 2022

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