2007 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
Chardonnay
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Walker Bay) Login and sign up and see review text.
March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143, (See more on Vinous...)
Wine Library TV
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(Hamilton Russell Chardonnay) #2; (tasted blind); COLOR-medium golden; NOSE-more Old World; earthiness, clay; a little pineapple on the back-end; more Burgundian style; PALATE-sour apples; I'd be shocked if this isn't from France; definitely an Old World flavor profile; great with fish dishes; it has great acidity on the back-end; I love the way it completely coats my mouth; subtle butter & exotic hazel nut on the mid-palate; almost a fungus, mushroom flavor on the back-end; this is not fruit driven -- light butter, oak and almond / hazel nuts which is very exciting; a classic Chardonnay style that definitely tastes more expensive; also tastes like it has a little more age on it; this style appeals to my palate; I like it's complexities; good flavoring and great transitions throughout; some wet leaf and pear as well; a very good effort; I like it a lot; GV-91
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Chardonnay BLIND Wine Tasting, Episode #703, 7/13/2009, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 91 points
Sommelier Journal
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By Joanna Breslin
(Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Estate, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley) 2007 was the first year for the Hemel-en-Aarde WO; previous vintages are labeled Walker Bay. This Chardonnay, aged for seven and a half months in one-third-new French oak, is luscious and toasty, with layered butterscotch, pear, and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Its richness is focused by acidity and a long, minerally finish that ends on an upward note. South Africa's Coastal Districts on the Rise
July 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay) Medium canary yellow color; a little oxidized, oak and vanilla nose; good tart and juicy lemon palate with acidity; medium finish 90+ pts.
11/7/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2007
- TypeWhite
- ProducerHamilton Russell Vineyards
- VarietyChardonnay
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionCape South Coast
- SubRegionWalker Bay
- AppellationHemel-en-Aarde Valley
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8/25/2014 - ADent wrote: 90 Points
Slightly past its prime, but still very enjoyable. Deep gold, honeyed but still pretty fresh
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1/21/2014 - ScottGoodwin wrote: flawed
Oxidized. Probably poor storage at the retailer.
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11/14/2012 - Rasiulis wrote: 85 Points
A rich old gold colour with medium+ intensity on the nose.
Positives: Heavy on the toasted oak with orange rind, lemon, banana cream pie, mandarin &cloves. Full body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: Too much oak, slight oxidation & burnt butter lead to a bitter finish.
This might have been past its optimal drinking point.
Tasted: 14 Nov 12
Score: 8/10, Value: 8.5/10, Score: 16.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3
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4/17/2012 - Hmenusier wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful color. Strong personality. Not so appropriate for an outside summer lunch in a hot day
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4/17/2012 - Hmenusier wrote: 90 Points
Intense color and bouquet. Strong and full of "personality". Not so appropriate for a summer outside lunch.
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