Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

9.25 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Cape Point, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

A lovely melding of Old World finesse and New World exuberance. Green apple, pear, white peach, ripe lemon oil, flint, acacia, and the barest hint of toasted brioche. Mouth watering acidity but not at the expense of texture. Long, beautifully ripe finish. Stunning.

A lovely melding of Old World finesse and New World exuberance. Green apple, pear, white peach, ripe lemon oil, flint, acacia, and the barest hint of toasted brioche. Mouth watering acidity but not at the expense of texture. Long, beautifully ripe finish. Stunning.

Dec 3rd, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of floral, oak and baking spice. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, pear and citrus flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with a creamy mineral tang and nutty character. Nice but needs some time!

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of floral, oak and baking spice. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, pear and citrus flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with a creamy mineral tang and nutty character. Nice but needs some time!

Nov 6th, 2022
Ray Vanderhoff

Bright golden color. Lovely aromas of pear, butterscotch and lime zest. Pallet is full of green melon, almonds, nectarines, ginger and nutmeg. Touch of minerality on the very long finish. Really silky texture and mouthfeel. Medium bodied and beautifully balanced. Elegant, yet intense at the same time. Excellent! Thank You Kevin Z!

Bright golden color. Lovely aromas of pear, butterscotch and lime zest. Pallet is full of green melon, almonds, nectarines, ginger and nutmeg. Touch of minerality on the very long finish. Really silky texture and mouthfeel. Medium bodied and beautifully balanced. Elegant, yet intense at the same time. Excellent! Thank You Kevin Z!

Oct 8th, 2022
Joseph Gannon

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Jul 21st, 2023
Ruud Verhagen

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Sep 22nd, 2022