
HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS Pinot Noir Vertical 2015, 2016 & 2017 - Case of Three
- SKU:
- 3246584
- UPC:
- 2310055982922
Hamilton Russell’s exquisite wines are often consumed far too young. This Vertical Case containing three consecutive vintages of their Pinot Noir allows you to really get to see how they evolve. Each bottle carries a numbered print of a South African artwork from Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell’s private collection. 2015’s is by Moses Tladi 2016’s was created by Richard Scott and 2017’s label is from Alfred Krenz; now the bottles are as much a work of art as the liquid within. Be warned though only 20 of these cases made their way to the UK so if you want one you'll need to be quick.
According to the experts at Wine Advocate the team at Hamilton Russell “create the best Pinot Noir in South Africa bar none.” This view is widely upheld throughout the wine industry. Writing for Decanter Andy Howard MW describes them as “one of the leading producers of Burgundian-styled wines in the Southern Hemisphere” and their wines as “far removed from many of those coming from Chile New Zealand the US and Australia showing more of a stylistic similarity to the terroir driven wines of the Côte d’Or.”
Hamilton Russell Vineyards produce long complex and beautifully intricate wines; somewhat like an English country garden maze that you wouldn’t mind getting lost in. Each one has a beautiful freshness and energy to it that seems to make time stand still. In this wooden case you’ll discover the following three fantastic vintages (scores and descriptions from Decanter Magazine):
- Pinot Noir 2015 – 94 points “One of the riper fuller expressions of Hamilton Russell Pinot.”
- Pinot Noir 2016 – 95 points “Burgundy fans will love the gravelly precision and tension here.”
- Pinot Noir 2017 – 93 points “Bright and youthful… a very refined Pinot Noir.”
Located right next to the sea behind the fishing village of Hermanus in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley – an aptly named heaven on Earth – Hamilton Russell is one of South Africa’s finest wine producers. That maritime influence gives their Pinot Noir a real crispness that pairs wonderfully with the inherent earthiness. This selection will make an exceptional match to earthy stews game chestnuts and wild mushrooms.
SKU No.: 3246584
Style No.: 813716
Region: Hemel-en-Aarde
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 2250ml
Allergens: Sulphites