Hamilton Russell Vineyards Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2019
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Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of oak and spice. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus lime flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Medium+ finish is creamy with a nutty character, good mouthfeel ending with mineral tang. Nice now!
Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of oak and spice. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus lime flavors, lively acidity, notes of cinnamon and oak. Medium+ finish is creamy with a nutty character, good mouthfeel ending with mineral tang. Nice now!
9.1
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The 2019 Chardonnay is whole-bunch-pressed and 93% barrel-fermented with 27% new oak. It has a clean, crisp bouquet of citrus fruit infused with smoke and hazelnut aromas, quite understated in style. The palate is well balanced, taut and linear, displaying fine acidity and gaining depth toward the persistent, saline finish. This is a superb Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell. Excellent. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2019 Chardonnay is whole-bunch-pressed and 93% barrel-fermented with 27% new oak. It has a clean, crisp bouquet of citrus fruit infused with smoke and hazelnut aromas, quite understated in style. The palate is well balanced, taut and linear, displaying fine acidity and gaining depth toward the persistent, saline finish. This is a superb Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell. Excellent. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
9.3
Fin Jams
Can't believe I'm saying this but it was underwhelming. Just too simple...
Can't believe I'm saying this but it was underwhelming. Just too simple...
