Hamilton Russel Chardonnay
South African Chardonnay
£43.50
Hamilton Russel is one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa. This Pinot noir and Chardonnay specialist pioneered viticulture in the beautiful, cool, maritime, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation behind the old fishing village of Hermanus.
This Chardonnay is made from naturally low yielding vines grown on maritime influenced, northeast facing, stony, clay-rich slopes.
All grapes are selectively hand harvested at optimum ripeness and traditionally vinified with minimal handling, to express both their origin and the character of the vintage.
Barrel fermentation and 9 months barrel ageing makes this a rich, buttery and complex chardonnay.