Hamilton Russell • Walker Bay, South Africa
Hamilton Russell’s Chardonnay, from the cool, seaside Hemel‑en‑Aarde Valley in South Africa, is a Burgundian‑style white…Hamilton Russell’s Chardonnay, from the cool, seaside Hemel‑en‑Aarde Valley in South Africa, is a Burgundian‑style white marked by bright citrus and pear fruit, a stony/mineral salinity and finely integrated French‑oak notes (toasted hazeln…Learn More »
$45
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
93
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2022 is tight and focused, layering citrus and white stone fruit with hints of hazelnut, gentle spice and a saline, mineral edge. The oak is finely judged, giving creaminess and texture without weight, and the finish is long, tense and quietly powerful.
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme; Seared scallops with brown butter; Grilled sea bass with fennel and herbs
Hamilton Russell’s Chardonnay, from the cool, seaside Hemel‑en‑Aarde Valley in South Africa, is a Burgundian‑style white marked by bright citrus and pear fruit, a stony/mineral salinity and finely integrated French‑oak notes (toasted hazelnut, brioche). Made from low yields and often whole‑cluster pressed with careful lees aging and limited malolactic, it combines lively acidity and a silky texture with good aging potential. This wine’s maritime influence and precision give it a distinctive, elegant tension that separates it from warmer‑climate…