Hamilton Russel - Pinot noir - 2021 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Pinot Noir 2023

Name: Hamilton Russell - Pinot noir - 2023
Brand: Dionis
Price: 59.0 USD
Availability: InStock

HAMILTON RUSSEL

$59.00

A long-lasting Pinot noir with complex and refined notes

South Africa

Vin Red

13%

15 years +

100% Pinot noir

750ml
Magnum 1.5L

Red

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The domain Hamilton Russell is one of the southernmost wineries in Africa and one of the most close to the sea . Situated in the cool area of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus, the estate specializes in the production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and produces one of the best whites in Burgundian type throughout the southern hemisphere.

In the vineyards, the estate highlights organic and biodynamic practices in order to promote the best quality of grapes. Pinot Noir vines grow on stony soils, rich in clay and slate. The wine is aged for 10 months in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th use French oak barrels . The blend between all these breeding contributes to the perfect balance that the estate strives to find vintage after vintage. The wine reveals aromas of small red fruits, wild strawberries , raspberries , juniper berries , cherries , undergrowth , grilled toast , dried herbs and mushrooms . The palate is refined and complex with superb tannins, beautiful acidity, well-integrated alcohol and a full and elegant finish. A great Pinot Noir to keep!

Where are we traveling?

Cape South Coast The Cape South Coast is a recently designated South African wine region which is part of the Western Cape. It is located to the east of the Coastal region where most of South African wine production takes place. Due to its proximity to the ocean, cool climate grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc are much more successful here than in most other parts of the country. Sparkling wine production is also experiencing some growth. Six wine-growing areas are located within its territory: Cape Agulhas, Elgin (considered the coolest part of South Africa), Overberg, Plettenberg Bay, Swellendam and Walker Bay. The sub-regions: Hemel-en-Aarde Hemel-en-Aarde (meaning "heaven and earth" in the Afrikaans language) is a wine region in Walker Bay in the Cape South Coast about 80 kilometers southeast of Cape Town. The proximity to the coast means that the region enjoys a distinctly maritime climate. Elegant, cool-climate wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a degree of Burgundian style are a particular specialty of the region, which has significantly increased its international reputation in recent years. The Antarctic Benguela Current from the Atlantic Ocean brings cooling breezes to the region. This oceanic influence means that average summer temperatures in Hemel-en-Aarde are significantly cooler than in areas further inland, such as Stellenbosch and Paarl. The clouds are surrounded by the surrounding mountains, trapping cool air and humidity in the narrow valley of Hemel-en-Aarde.

The little history of the country

South Africa

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.