2006 Hamilton Russell - Chardonnay Walker Bay
South Africa - Western Cape - Walker Bay
Chardonnay
Still
Still
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Producer Notes
The winery is located in the cool, maritime climate of the Walker Bay appellation in a valley adjacent to the old fishing village of Hermanus. The elegant, individualistic Chardonnays and Pinots owe their stunning style to the stony, shale-laden, clay-enriched soils of the estate, as well as the brilliant direction of winemaker Hannes Storm and winery owner Anthony Hamilton Russell. Hamilton... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 131
($28) Pale green-gold color. Dusty, leesy aromas of orange, lime, spices and minerals. Dense and tactile but light on its feet, packed with penetrating flavors of orange, peach and wet stone. Very suave chardonnay, combining uncanny energy with subtle weight: I love this style. A strong vintage for this consistently excellent bottling.
Community Tasting Notes
- Author
- Colly
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 94%
- Tasted On
- 10/02/2008
- Drink Dates
- 2008-2012
- Author
- DrinkBeHappy
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 98%
- Tasted On
- 07/04/2008
Lemony nose and crisp taste with no oak or vanilla flavors. Bright citrus flavors (grapefruit, lime) but short on the palate. Not a typical Chard and structure is more sauvignon blanc like.
- Author
- Jay
- Site / Blog
- Tasted On
- 08/01/2008
With ratings above 90pts from Wine Spectator and enthusiastic tasting notes from the likes of Jancis Robinson and John Platter - of the authoritative South African Wine Guide - the wines clearly represent excellent value for money - ?110 per case of 6 bts for the Chardonnay and ?144 per case of 6 bts for the Pinot Noir. "One of the great mysteries of the world of wine is why South African wine is not more celebrated. The best examples offer wine lovers some of the finest value in the world today yet they remain a secret ..." Jancis Robinson's www.jancisrobinson.com
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