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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2012 Wine Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2012

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2012

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $32.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Agent: Trialto Wine Group Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Spectacular! Rich, concentrated and hedonistic, yet with a nervy edge in this South African Chardonnay. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Please bring some the next time you drop by. Highly recommended.

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

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This Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2012 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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One of South Africa's benchmark producers of Chardonnay in a cool climate region of the country of Hermanus. A concentrated vein of tree fruit and minerality. - Community Wine Reviews

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