Hamilton Russell Hemel-en Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021
WA
95
VIN
93
D
94
TA
96
Location Availability:
Location Availability:
WA
95
VIN
93
D
94
TA
96
What We Think
Vin Chicago: 93 Points
(10/2023)
What Critics Think
Wine Advocate : 95 Points
(12/29/2023) Instantly pleasurable in the glass, the 2021 Chardonnay is fresh with yellow fruit essences that sway with a crystalline purity. Medium-bodied, the wine is complex with bright, energetic acidity that unwinds over the long, lingering, food-friendly finish. This Chardonnay is a masterclass in possessing power and elegance. Drink Date: 2024 - 2038.
Decanter : 94 Points
(3/14/2022) A very successful wine this vintage, with its mineral notes and finesse illustrating the cooler character of the vintage. Saline and creamy on the palate with fine integration of oak, peach and pear fruit and an intriguing lime zest note, all kept fresh and focussed with lingering, cleansing acidity. Give this a couple of years and then enjoy. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2030.
Tim Atkin : 96 Points
(6/2022) Aniseed and subtle gunflint notes segue into a balanced, focused palate, with 15% malolactic adding a little cream to the flavours of pear, citrus peel and lemon grass. Classy stuff.
