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Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Walker Bay 2017
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$52.60
A really stylish white with white stones, dried apricots, white blossoms, lemon curd, jasmine and caramelized citrus...
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Walker Bay 2017
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$53.45
After the uncomfortably warm 2016 season, 2017 was more balanced and temperate in Walker Bay and its three key...
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Walker Bay 2019
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$48.70
Anthony Hamilton Russell hopes this will be a unique wine, being the only HR Pinot Noir to be made with bought-in...
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Varietal: Pinot Noir
Whilst the Pinot Noir grape varietal has its origins in France, and is most closely associated with fine Burgundy wines, it is now grown in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are many reasons for this – the densely packed, deep black bunches of fruits are responsible for making a wide variety of excellent wines, generally agreed to be amongst the most drinkable and accessible one can find. With flavors ranging from currants and red and black berries, to more earthy, spicy notes, Pinot Noir is a versatile varietal which is revered for its relatively light body and beautifully vivid red color However, the grapes themselves are notoriously susceptible to various diseases, and struggle in fluctuating climates. This has not stopped wineries planting and cultivating these vines, though, as Pinot Noir, when grown carefully and treated properly, is a grape with a wide and increasing fan-base, and more often than not produces wonderful wines.
Country: South Africa
With its hot, long summers and oceanic winds from both the west and the east, South Africa is something of a haven for a wide range of imported grape varietals. Since the mid-18th century, the country has been associated with some very fine wines made using complex and careful blending techniques, with one of the most famous and widely loved early examples being constructed from Pontac, Muscadel and Chenin Blanc varietals. Since those colonial days, the regions around Cape Town have proven again and again to be fantastic areas for producing interesting and delicious wines, with many of the best examples of Champagne style sparkling wines originating from these fertile lands. From the scorchingly hot regions of Orange Rivers, to the far cooler and temperate appellations in Walker Bay, South Africa has developed a booming wine industry responsible for many of the finest New World wines available anywhere across the globe.