2024 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir

Hamilton Russell is located in the Hemel en Aarde Valley at the southernmost tip of South Africa. It boasts a cool, maritime climate. The company produces terroir-driven wines, which are among the very best South African wines. They specialize in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It is one of the southernmost and closest wine estates in South Africa. Founder Tim Hamilton Russell purchased the 170-hectare undeveloped estate in 1975. The estate specializes in producing terroir-driven wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are widely considered the best in South Africa and among the best in the New World.

The poor, stony, clay-rich soil, the cool maritime mesoclimate, the naturally low yields of well under 35 hl/ha, and the philosophy of expressing the terroir in the wines – all contribute to a certain tautness, tannic finesse, and increased length, balancing the richness and generosity of our Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir is not overly fruity, soft and sweet, and overall exhibits hints of that seductive savory "primal" character, along with a dark, spicy, and complex primary fruit aroma.

The Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir opens beautifully with complex aromas of salted licorice, black pepper, and wet clay combined with subtle notes of wild strawberries and herbs. Softly fruity with a seductive primal character. Dark, spicy, and complex. The fine tannins are characteristic of this wine. A very elegant and taut Pinot Noir.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine and a document with more information about the history of this fine winery. We'll automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht with ample parking. Click https://www.grandcruwijnen.nl/bezoek-ons for our address.