{"product_id":"hamilton-russell-vineyards-chardonnay-2024","title":"Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e93 Points - Decanter. \u003c\/strong\u003eOne of South Africa’s most refined expressions of Chardonnay, this is a cool climate style shaped by the Atlantic breezes of Hemel en Aarde. Grown in clay rich soils, it favours restraint over weight, with subtle oak integration and a focus on purity, texture and line rather than overt fruit. A wine that consistently shows poise and quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayered and precise, with aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white peach lifted by subtle notes of struck flint and toasted almond. The palate is tightly structured yet creamy in feel, balancing citrus drive with fine lees texture and a long, mineral edged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Points - Decanter (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Subtle, fragrant, a delicate Chardonnay with lots of finesse on show. Tree-fruit characters, allied with crisp lemon\/lime acidity, pronounced mineral notes on the long finish. This will need more time to fully meld but all the structure is undoubtedly there – just needs a bit of time for the flesh to cover the bones. The dramatic Cape Storm of 23\/24 September drastically reduced yields (9.15hl.ha), with disease pressure an issue through to harvest. 100% fermented in 300L French oak with nine months maturation in barrel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mentzendorff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57839542043011,"sku":"MEN20624","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/HamiltonRussellVineyardsChardonnay_1.png?v=1780046627","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/hamilton-russell-vineyards-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}