Product Overview
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"The Hamilton Russell winery is a pioneer in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and offers an elegant and spicy Pinot Noir. The nose opens with white pepper and nutmeg. An energized palate and tight tannins provide a good frame for strawberries, cherries and subtle dried herbs. Hints of cardamom appear in the aftertaste." -JV, 4/1/24
89 Points - Vinous
"The 2022 Pinot Noir underwent a slightly longer settling than previous vintages as the juice was clean, and they did not want to rack into barrel with too much solids. The generous bouquet has menthol-tinged red cherry fruit, perhaps less complex than the Chardonnay this year. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red cherry fruit and gentle grip. It’s very sapid and quite tannic in style, with just a touch of chewiness towards the finish. Fine." -NM, Aug/2023
