2015 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir

Estate: Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Region: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South Africa
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Tasting Note:December 1, 2017

First of the reds in our South African blind tasting. This is the benchmark Pinot Noir for South Africa made by Emul Ross. Light to medium garnet red with light bricking on the edges. A touch earthy and smokey on the nose with some cherries. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and light tannins (4.5/10). Light plus to medium bodied with some cherries, a little petrol and floral with raspberries and some meaty notes. Medium plus to long finish. Needed a solid decant to open up and was better when I sneaked a peek on day two.

Made up of 100% Pinot Noir and aged for 10 months in 1st through 3rd fill French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2025+.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Average price in the United States is $45.00.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South AfricaGreg Ballington2015, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, 90 Points, $$, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South Africa, Emul Ross, December 2017Comment