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Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018 Wine Review

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay W.O., South Africa

Community Score:95/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $47.95

Drink: 2019-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Hamilton Russell

Agent: Trialto Wine Group Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 95/100

A cool-climate Chardonnay from Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay wine region. Full-bodied, rich and layered with ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak flavours on the palate This Chardonnay was barrel fermented and aged for nine months in French oak barrels with the remaining 10% is aged in large foudres and stainless steel and ceramic eggs. Elegant and well-balanced.

Chardonnay food pairings: prawn bisque, chicken breast, frittata, cheese fondue, turkey.

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This Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018 was reviewed on November 7, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Hamilton Russell 2018 Chardonnay is a well-crafted, well-balanced and well-made Walker Bay W.O. Chardonnay from Hamilton Russel Vineyards in Hemel-En-Aarde Valley. At less than two kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean's Walker Bay, the cooling influence of the cold Benguela current flowing up from Antarctica flows over the vineyard with the prevailing southeast winds allowing for cooler days but warmer nights and warmer winters. The overall climate is Mediterranean. A Chardonnay lover's Chardonnay, rich, concentrated with ripe peach, toasty oak and balanced with vibrant, lip-smacking acidity. Hamilton Russel Vineyards sees the strongest maritime influence of any winegrowing area in South Africa. - Community Wine Reviews

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