Founded in the Hemel en Aarde Valley in 1975, Hamilton Russell Vineyards helped pioneer cool climate winemaking in South Africa. Situated close to the Atlantic Ocean near Hermanus, the estate focuses solely on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, producing wines that emphasise elegance, balance and a strong sense of place. Under the long stewardship of Anthony Hamilton Russell, the estate has earned an international reputation for finely structured, Burgundian inspired wines that remain unmistakably South African.