Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of the most southerly wine estates in the country; they’re internationally renowned for their classic chardonnays (and pinot noirs) that are sold in more than 50 countries.
This is echoed by winemaker Emul Ross who says: “Throughout our 45 vintages, our Chardonnay serves as the most pure mouthpiece as an expression of our unique, ancient, and marginal clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soils—its character shines through beyond any winemaker’s influence. Always delivering a wine … with a unique sense of place.”
According to Tim Atkin, an award-winning wine writer and Master of Wine with over 30 years’ experience in the world of wine, “Hamilton Russell’s excellent chardonnay has been a benchmark for as long as (he) can remember”.
From the beautiful estate of Hamilton Russell with its thatched roof buildings reflecting in the dam on a wind-still day, you head up to the rest of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley.