2022 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Insider's Advantage
94DC
94TA
93RP
92JS
92WE
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94
Decanter
Reviewed March 2025A super elegant iteration of Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir. Soft, fleshy, there is an abundance of fine ripeness here. Complex flavours, plenty of depth, intriguing spice notes and finishing with a fine line of acidity. The wettest winter for 24 years was followed by higher than usual rain during flowering. Dry and fine weather followed with late ripening and low yields (16.2hl/ha). 100% aged in François Frères barrels. pH of 3.61 and acidity of 5.41g/l. (AH)
Professional Reviews
94
Tim Atkin
Rarely a Pinot Noir that one should be in a hurry to drink, the 2022 Hamilton Russell bottling needs time to develop and work its magic. This 2022 is comparatively serious and shuttered at the moment, with dark-fruited complexity, some clove spice from 10% whole clusters, grippy, sinewy tannins and stylish 36% new wood.
93
Wine Advocate
93+ points. Popping out of the glass with succulent dark red cherries and fresh potpourri essence, the 2022 Pinot Noir bursts with notes of wild herbs and turned earth. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of black raspberry with a firm-gripping tannic edge. It shows seductive florals with spicy flavors and ends with a food-friendly finish.
92
James Suckling
This is a sleek pinot with notes of cloves, cranberries, thyme and raw mushrooms. Hints of iron. Medium-bodied, savory and nicely balanced, with fine-grained tannins. Drink now or hold.
Details
| Origin | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1766797 |