Lot 609: Hamilton Russell Vineyards; Pinot Noir; 2012

Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Pinot Noir, 2012
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Located behind the old fishing village of Hermanus, is one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa, Hamilton Russell. The estate was purchased in 1975 by Tim Hamilton Russell and in 1991 his son, Anthony Hamilton Russell, took over and immediately narrowed their range down to only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This proved to be a masterstroke and made the Hemel-en-Aarde valley notorious for producing the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in SA.

Wine Cellar

The 2012 vintage was listed on the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year, at number 29 the highest position to date for a South African red wine.
"Alluring, with gorgeous toasted spice and cherry confiture aromas, backed by silky red currant, damson plum and cherry fruit flavours.” - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator – Editor’s Most Exciting Wines, 93/100