€53.90*
Available, delivery time: 2-5 days
- Cult Pinot Noir from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 🌍
- Refined wine in a true Burgundian style 🥀
- Aged 10 months in French oak barriques 🪵
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2023 - South Africa’s Grand Expression of Burgundy
The Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2023 ranks among the finest expressions of its variety in the Southern Hemisphere - elegant, powerful and deeply complex. Grown in the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, this Pinot already shows remarkable depth and structure in its youth.
In the glass, it reveals a clear, deep ruby hue. On the nose, a layered bouquet of ripe cherries, wild strawberries and dark berries emerges, subtly interwoven with earthy undertones, spice and gentle oak. A wine with immediate finesse and aging potential alike.
The palate offers precise fruit, fine-grained tannins and impeccable balance. Aged for 10 months in French oak barriques, it delivers structure and elegance. The finish is long, silky and mineral-driven - a truly Burgundian style rarely found outside of Europe.
Food Pairing: Perfect with veal sweetbreads, roast pork or mushroom-based dishes.
Awards
- Jg. 2023
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, Tim Atkin 94 Points
- Vintage
- 2023
- Winery
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Bottle Top
- Cork
- Origin
- South Africa
- Appellation
- Hemel-En-Avarde Viallage
- Price
- €53.90*
- Price/Liter
- €71.87*
- Filling Quantity
- 0,750 l
- Alcohol Strength
- 13,5 % Vol.
- Acidity
- 5,6 g/l
- Residual Sugar
- 1,6 g/l
- In the Cellar
- Matured in Barrique barrels for 10 Month
- Serve at
- 16-18 °C
- Best Before
- 2030
- Allergen
- Contains Sulphite
- Producer
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, R320, Hermanus, 7200 South Africa
- Importer
- Grand Cru Select Distributionsgesellschaft mbH, Königswinterer Straße 552, 53227 Bonn, Germany
- Food Business Operator
- CAPREO GmbH, Gildeweg 10, 46562 Voerde, Germany
Hamilton Russell Vineyards – Pioneering Winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of the most renowned and southernmost wineries in Africa. Located in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus – meaning “Heaven on Earth” – the vineyards benefit from a cool, maritime climate shaped by fresh winds from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. The year-round mild temperatures create ideal conditions for growing premium grape varieties. Particularly distinctive are the rocky, clay- and shale-rich soils, which give the wines their unmistakable terroir expression.
Tradition & Vision since 1975
The winery was founded in 1975 by Tim Hamilton Russell – one of the very first to recognize the region’s potential. At a time when winemaking in this area was virtually unheard of, he laid the foundation for a true success story. Since 1991, his son Anthony Hamilton Russell has passionately continued the family legacy. Today, Hamilton Russell cultivates around 175 hectares of vineyards and is internationally known for quality, precision and a strong sense of place.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay – Distinctive, Elegant and World-Class
Hamilton Russell specializes in producing two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Both wines are deeply rooted in their origin and are now considered among the finest in South Africa, frequently awarded and globally respected. The house style is defined by finesse, structure and Burgundian elegance – a unique signature that has made Hamilton Russell a benchmark for South African wine worldwide.