Hamilton Russel Vineyards
€46.50*
Available, delivery time: 2-5 days
- Crisp mChardonnay with Burgundian elegance from South Africa 🥂
- Aromas of pear and lime, clear and fresh 🍋
- Sustainable & high quality 🧡
€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 🛢️
Content: 0.75 Liter (€71.87* / 1 Liter)
and Ingredients can be found here
Content: 0.75 Liter (€62.00* / 1 Liter)
and Ingredients can be found here
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.99* / 1 Liter)
and Ingredients can be found here
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Hamilton Russell Vineyards – World-Class Wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Discover Hamilton Russell Vineyards, one of the most acclaimed wine producers in South Africa. Located just 3 kilometers from the cool Atlantic Ocean, in the stunning Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, the estate is globally recognized for crafting expressive, elegant wines from just two varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Founded in 1975 by visionary Tim Hamilton Russell, the estate pioneered cool-climate winemaking in a region previously untouched by viticulture. Since 1991, his son Anthony Hamilton Russell has transformed the estate into a beacon of quality and terroir expression. He conducted extensive soil research to identify the most suitable sites, focusing solely on the varieties that thrive best in these clay-rich, rocky soils.
Hamilton Russell’s wines are often compared to the finest from Burgundy – and for good reason. The Pinot Noir is complex, structured and finely textured, while the Chardonnay delivers minerality, finesse, and vibrant freshness. Both consistently receive high international ratings from critics like Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Breaking away from the New World trend of planting multiple varieties, Hamilton Russell Vineyards deliberately limits production to what the land does best. The result is site-specific, artisanal wines that speak clearly of their origin.
Sustainability, Craftsmanship and a Deep Sense of Place
Hamilton Russell Vineyards is not only committed to quality, but also to sustainability and ethical production. The estate embraces minimal-intervention winemaking, allowing the true character of the terroir to shine through. Vineyard work is meticulous and largely manual, and every aspect of production – from soil care to fermentation – reflects an intimate connection to nature and tradition.
Moreover, Anthony Hamilton Russell continues his father’s legacy of social responsibility. The estate supports fair labor practices and contributes to local environmental efforts, including Southern Right whale conservation, in collaboration with the estate’s second label. This holistic approach is part of what makes Hamilton Russell wines not just delicious, but meaningful.
For wine collectors, sommeliers, and lovers of elegant, cool-climate wines, Hamilton Russell Vineyards offers a taste of authenticity, heritage, and harmony – all bottled in the southernmost vineyards of the Cape.