Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2021
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Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Hamilton Russell |
Origin | South Africa, Walker Bay |
Alcohol/vol | 13.4% |
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Wine Advocate
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Opening with delightful red fruit essences that lift from the glass, the 2021 Pinot Noir is fresh, vibrant and lively with expressive, dusty florals and a juicy frame of cherries and raspberries. Medium-bodied and with 13.5% alcohol, the palate offers succulent acidity with fine-grained tannins. This Pinot Noir delivers a fantastic crystalline purity that has me coming back for more. The finish is still tight and will benefit from another year in the bottle, but don't be too hasty to open this gorgeous Pinot.
Wine Enthusiast
- we90
Light herbaceous notes complement the cherry aromas of this delicate red. Fine tannins and moderate acidity provide a smooth mouthfeel. Well-balanced flavors of chocolate, cherry and herbs show on the bright palate and linger in the medium finish. - Jesica Vargas
Vinous
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The 2021 Pinot Noir includes 12% whole bunch, the rest de-stemmed but not crushed, matured for nine months in barrel using 27% new oak. It has quite a potent nose with peppermint-tinged red fruit, fine purity and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy entry, mainly brambly red fruit, hints of tobacco and a touch of piquancy on the slightly chewy finish. Fine, but give it a couple of years in bottle.