{"title":"Hamilton Russell Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa, this Pinot noir and Chardonnay specialist pioneered viticulture in the beautiful, cool, maritime, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation behind the old fishing village of Hermanus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"southern-right-sauvignon-blanc-2022-750ml","title":"Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 139);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh and focused, this Sauvignon Blanc from Walker Bay leans more on elegance than flash. Think green apple, lime zest, and herbal lift, but with a mineral-driven core and a textured, almost saline finish. It’s less about punchy aromatics and more about finesse—serious structure, crisp acidity, and a subtle nod to both Old World restraint and New World clarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eJS 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Oct 23, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of green apples, lemons, lime zest and herbs. Medium-bodied with zippy acidity, citrusy undertones and a fleshy finish. Sustainable. Drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthernright.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a way ensuring the personality of site and soil is not over-ridden by the forceful character of the variety, this wine exhibits the typical Southern Right balance of tight \"Old World\" minerality and length with hints of \"New World” texture and body. The 2022 is a wine that favours origin expressive individuality, minerality and palate complexity ahead of simple, pungent varietal aroma. A significant percentage of fruit from iron and clay-rich soil has added a textural and structural component and additional overall complexity to this wine. The sandstone soils have contributed their typical bright, tensile character and a marked, saline minerality. This is Sauvignon blanc as fine wine, not Sauvignon blanc as simply a varietal expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974580453440,"sku":"WHZA20221094","price":43.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/southern-right-sauvignon-blanc-2022-750ml.jpg?v=1755087750"},{"product_id":"southern-right-pinotage-2022-750ml","title":"Southern Right Pinotage 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA far cry from the overripe, smoky styles that gave Pinotage a tough rep, this bottling shows just how elegant and nuanced the grape can be. Made from old vines and cool sites—including the structured soils of Swartland—it’s all about dried raspberry, dusty cherry, and a subtle saline edge. The oak is restrained, the tannins are polished, and there's a beautiful sense of clarity and lift. Winemaker Emul Ross calls it perfect with Cape Malay curry—he’s not wrong.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 05, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Cape Coast wine, the Southern Right 2022 Pinotage is made with purchased grapes from the Swartland on loose granite soils. This site adds tannic structure. Made with old-vine fruit, the wine delivers dried raspberry, cherry and hints of dusty iron rust. The use of oak is downplayed, and the wine shines forth with pretty primary intensity backed by a pinch of saltiness. Winemaker Emul Ross suggests a pairing with one of those lovely Cape Malay chicken curries served in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Right is another sub-brand owned by Hamilton Russell Vineyards (along with Ashbourne) with Winemaker Emul Ross at the helm. The estate is named after the Southern Right whale (it was the \"right\" whale to catch thanks to its meat and oil). It is one of the six big endangered whales protected by conservation efforts. Nearby Walker Bay in Hermanus is a favorite spot for whale watching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 3.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eSouthern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthernright.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure resulting from clay-rich soil, make this wine a highly individual expression of South Africa’s unique grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Low-vigour, stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.19 Acid: 5.20 g\/l ph: 3.61 Residual sugar: 1.90 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eBarrel ageing: 9 months\u003cbr\u003eWooding: 56% 228 litre french oak barrels, 44% 400 litre french oak barrels Tight grain: 100%\u003cbr\u003e1st fill: 12% 2nd fill: 8% 3rd fill: 23% 4th fill: 57%\u003cbr\u003eBlonde Toast: 60% Medium Toast: 40%\u003cbr\u003eFrench coopers: Various\u003cbr\u003eYield: 28.20 hl\/ha 4.54 tons\/ha Production: 2 900 cases of 12 bottles equivalent\u003cbr\u003eFruit Origin Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 13%, Overberg 61%, Swartland 26%\u003cbr\u003eVegan Friendly\u003cbr\u003eRelease date: March 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGROWING SEASON\u003cbr\u003eThis stellar vintage was later and cooler than usual. Based on our measure of temperature, the average of the maximum temperatures for the 4 hottest months (crucial to harvest) Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, 2021 came in at 24.3 Centigrade. This compares to 24.8 Centigrade for a long-term average of the equivalent period in Burgundy. In the last 25 years, only 2001, 2004 and 2008 have been cooler. Winter was wetter than usual with 140mm more rain than average, filling dams and building the water table beautifully. Chill units started accumulating later than usual and a cool Spring and later budding accounted for the later harvest. A warm January was a welcome help towards healthy ripening. Any disease pressure from rain showers during ripening was effectively controlled organically. 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This collector’s trio highlights the estate's elegant, terroir-driven expression through varying vintage conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2015-2017 Virtual Case of 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eApr 28, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date: 2018-2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Pinot Noir offers attractive red cherry and bergamot tea-like scents on the well-defined bouquet, that \"foxy\" note on the 2014 fortunately not in evidence here. The palate is fresh and crisp on the entry, vivid red cherry and raspberry fruit, a fine silver bead of acidity, the 40% new oak neatly embroidered into the fabric of the wine. I like the symmetry here, the warmth of the growing season really benefiting the style of this Pinot Noir. Back on form after the 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 28, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date: 2019-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Pinot Noir is the latest release from the estate for 2017. It was the second organic vintage in an initially dry season, rain towards the end. It has low conversion rate of alcohol compared to the 2015, the final figure 13.87%. \"It was a challenging vintage,\" commented Anthony Hamilton-Russell, \"due to oidium scares. Stylistically, I don't think it will have the same mass appeal as the 2015.\" It has a tightly wound bouquet with certainly darker fruit than the 2015, a touch of fennel and cooked Italian meat in the background. The palate is well balanced with sappy red berry fruit, more structured than the 2014 with a dash of black pepper on the linear finish. It deserves 3-4 years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 4, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and youthful red colour and with wood a little more evident on the nose, this still needs another six months or so to fully integrate. Very fine, ripe, tannins on the palate, these are sweet and typically Pinot in character. There is plenty of fleshy dark fruit on the palate in this 2017 with crisp acidity providing freshness to the long finish. Perhaps not quite as much depth of flavour here but still a very refined Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40460736593984,"sku":"RDZA00MV0001","price":314.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/hamilton-russell-pinot-noir-case-2015-2017-set-of-3-box-750ml-box.jpg?v=1770123202"},{"product_id":"hamilton-russell-vineyards-pinot-noir-2023-750ml","title":"Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023 is an elegant, medium-bodied wine from South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. It showcases bright red cherry and raspberry aromas with savory herbal notes and fine tannins, balanced by fresh acidity and subtle French oak influence. A refined Pinot Noir with great aging potential and a mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 6, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a cool vintage, this Pinot is grown on low-vigour stony soils and was matured in new and old French oak for 10 months. There's lovely purity of red berry and cherry fruit on the nose, woven through with earthier savoury and spice hints. That savoury nuance persists on the elegant palate, alongside delicate raspberry and red cherry notes, with fine tannins and a whisper of smoke that emphasises the peristent mineral character. Still young, this will age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Pinot Noir \/ Pinot Nero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eAug 9, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tight, spicy and savory pinot noir that has aromas of herbal tea, citrus rind, rust, cranberries and wild mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied, firm and well framed. Long and focused. Try from 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamiltonrussellvineyards.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur low-vigour, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl\/ha and our philosophy of expressing our terroir in our wines – give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of our Pinot noir. Our Pinot noir is not overtly fruity, soft and \"sweet\" and it generally shows hints of that alluring savoury \"primal\" character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Low-vigour, stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil \u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.52% Acid: 5.62 g\/l pH: 3.65 Residual Sugar: 1.60 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Ageing: 10 Months\u003cbr\u003eWooding: 100% 228 litre French Oak Barrels Tight Grain: 100%\u003cbr\u003e1st fill: 31% 2nd fill: 31% 3rd fill: 30% 4th fill:  8%\u003cbr\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Toast\u003cbr\u003eFrench Coopers: Francois Freres 100%\u003cbr\u003eYield: 4.50 tons\/ha, 27.90 hl\/ha Production: 2854 cases of 12 bottles equivalent\u003cbr\u003eRelease date – March 2024\u003cbr\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40594904809536,"sku":"RDZA20230001","price":82.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/hamilton-russell-pinot-noir-750ml.jpg?v=1755086875"},{"product_id":"southern-right-sauvignon-blanc-2023-750ml","title":"Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 139);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh and focused, this Sauvignon Blanc from Walker Bay leans more on elegance than flash. 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Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eRP 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: May 9, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, with 13.5% alcohol, presents pure citrus yellow and apple nuances, accompanied by subtle herbaceous hints. Everything is balanced and there are no piercing green notes, yet it offers subtle tones of gooseberry, grapefruit and ripe peach. It concludes with a succulent, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthernright.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a way ensuring the personality of site and soil is not over-ridden by the forceful character of the variety, this wine exhibits the typical Southern Right balance of tight \"Old World\" minerality and length with hints of \"New World” texture and body. The 2022 is a wine that favours origin expressive individuality, minerality and palate complexity ahead of simple, pungent varietal aroma. A significant percentage of fruit from iron and clay-rich soil has added a textural and structural component and additional overall complexity to this wine. The sandstone soils have contributed their typical bright, tensile character and a marked, saline minerality. 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Aromas of pear, lime, apricot, and spiced apple mingle with notes of crushed oyster shell, cedar, and subtle nuttiness. The palate is precise and vibrant, framed by focused acidity and a long, saline finish. Elegant yet powerful, this Burgundian-style Chardonnay showcases the hallmark tension and complexity that define Hamilton Russell’s coastal vineyards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 5, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2033\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA challenging cool vintage produced one of the lowest Chardonnay yields in 10 years, however the small quantity of fruit was high quality, lending this wine the trademark Hamilton Russell focused acidity and signature line of minerality. Fermented in French oak and aged for nine months in a mix of new and old barrels, this has creamy citrus aromas, layered with pear, bright lime and nutty hints. Poised and precise palate; textured with generous silky ripeness to the citrus fruit. Already layered and complex, but with more to come, this is a beautiful Burgundian style, for a fraction of the price of Burgundy.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 05, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Russell Vineyards 2023 Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Chardonnay is made with pressed whole clusters. The juice is settled overnight and starts a wild ferment (to dryness) in barrel. It matures in oak for 10 months, with minimum stirring of the lees. This vintage saw 30% malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation is vintage specific, and some years it doesn't happen at all. This mineral-driven Chardonnay offers a drying signature of crushed oyster shell that folds softly into tropical fruits and pineapple. The mouthfeel is brimming with tension and energy. Acidity and minerality make this a distinctively marine Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jztukc hSeiWO\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFounded in 1975 by advertising executive Tim Hamilton Russell, this is a leading estate in the Hemel-En-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. In 1991, son Anthony Hamilton Russell took over the estate and streamlined the portfolio to focus primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Hamilton Russell Vineyards is located a mere 1.5 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, and the property is heavy influenced by cooling maritime weather.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jztukc hSeiWO\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 09, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jztukc hSeiWO\"\u003eAn elegant chardonnay that has aromas of fresh apricots, spiced apples, sourdough, licorice and cedar. It’s medium- to full-bodied, deliciously spicy and toasty, with bright acidity and a long, pristine finish. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. A prominent core of intense pear fruit aromas and flavours is brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of natural acid and a dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamiltonrussellvineyards.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Low-vigour, stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil \u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.90% Acid: 6.90 g\/l pH: 3.45 Residual Sugar: 2.20 g\/l \u003cbr\u003eBarrel Ageing: 9 Months \u003cbr\u003eWooding: 100% 228 liter French Oak Barrels Barrel Fermentation: 95% Foudre: 5% Tight Grain: 100% \u003cbr\u003e1st fill: 24% 2nd fill: 23% 3rd fill: 36% 4th fill: 17% \u003cbr\u003eBlonde Toast: 48% Medium Toast: 46% Medium Long Toast: 6% \u003cbr\u003eFrench Coopers: Francois Freres 100% \u003cbr\u003eYield: 2.68 tons\/ha, 16.9 hl\/ha Production: 4293 cases of 12 bottles equivalent \u003cbr\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40803811655744,"sku":"WHZA20230003","price":82.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Hamilton-Russell-Chardonnay-800x1200-2_68bb0fb3-d701-4181-8187-e8d26c92b6af.jpg?v=1706757433"},{"product_id":"southern-right-pinotage-2023-750ml","title":"Southern Right Pinotage 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Right Pinotage 2023 is a refined South African red from the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde\/Walker Bay region, showcasing the country’s signature grape with layered dark berry and plum fruit, subtle spice, earthy complexity and silky, supple tannins. It’s medium-bodied yet concentrated, with vibrant acidity and a savoury finish, making it both approachable now and enjoyable over the next few years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 3.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eSouthern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthernright.co.za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure resulting from clay-rich soil, make this wine a highly individual expression of South Africa’s unique grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40845634895936,"sku":"RDZA20230002","price":57.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/southern-right-pinotage-750ml.jpg?v=1766490885"},{"product_id":"hamilton-russell-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2024 is one of South Africa's benchmark Chardonnays, crafted in the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean creates exceptional freshness and elegance. Made from 100% Chardonnay and matured for nine months in French oak barrels, it displays vibrant aromas of pear, green apple, grapefruit, lime, and citrus blossom, complemented by subtle notes of buttered toast, cedar, and a distinctive mineral character. The palate is beautifully textured yet precise, with bright natural acidity, refined oak integration, and a long, saline finish. Elegant, complex, and age-worthy, this Chardonnay is a superb expression of its unique maritime terroir and will continue to develop beautifully over the next decade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 27, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Russell Vineyards 2024 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay shows a pretty combination of orchard fruit and subtle tropical notes underscored by a clear line of salinity that carries through an energetic, mid-weight texture. The wine is 100% barrel-aged in a mix of new and neutral François Frères oak, a regimen that adds quiet structure without obscuring detail. Sourced from low-yielding vines rooted in Bokkeveld shale, the maritime influence of the nearby South Atlantic contributes a taut mineral edge and natural freshness to the finish. A total of 35,340 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamilton Russell Vineyards is one of South Africa’s most distinctive cool-climate estates, covering 172 hectares of striking property just inland from Walker Bay, with 52 hectares planted to vines on ancient, low-vigor soils. The maritime climate defines the style, with some vineyards planted just 1,500 meters from the cold Atlantic Ocean, imparting the chiseled tension and natural freshness that are hallmarks of the wines. The estate produces only two wines, a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir, allowing the Hemel-en-Aarde terroir to speak with clarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jztukc hSeiWO\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 25, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jztukc hSeiWO\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapefruit, cedar, buttered toast and green apple on the nose of this cool, creamy white. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a gentle toastiness. Bright, minerally finish. Delicious now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 5, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2033\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle, 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.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.90%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. A prominent core of intense pear fruit aromas and flavours is brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of natural acid and a dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamiltonrussellvineyards.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Low-vigour, stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil \u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.90% Acid: 6.90 g\/l pH: 3.45 Residual Sugar: 2.20 g\/l \u003cbr\u003eBarrel Ageing: 9 Months \u003cbr\u003eWooding: 100% 228 liter French Oak Barrels Barrel Fermentation: 95% Foudre: 5% Tight Grain: 100% \u003cbr\u003e1st fill: 24% 2nd fill: 23% 3rd fill: 36% 4th fill: 17% \u003cbr\u003eBlonde Toast: 48% Medium Toast: 46% Medium Long Toast: 6% \u003cbr\u003eFrench Coopers: Francois Freres 100% \u003cbr\u003eYield: 2.68 tons\/ha, 16.9 hl\/ha Production: 4293 cases of 12 bottles equivalent \u003cbr\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41306362249280,"sku":"WHZA20240002","price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Hamilton-Russell-Chardonnay-800x1200-2_68bb0fb3-d701-4181-8187-e8d26c92b6af.jpg?v=1706757433"},{"product_id":"ashbourne-pinotage-by-hamilton-russell-2022-750ml","title":"Ashbourne Pinotage 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshbourne Pinotage 2022 is a benchmark expression of South Africa's signature grape, crafted by the team behind Hamilton Russell Vineyards in the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Produced from low-yielding vineyards on shale-derived soils, this elegant Pinotage redefines the variety with remarkable refinement, vibrant fruit and distinctive mineral freshness. Aged in French oak barrels and large foudres, the 2022 vintage offers outstanding balance, complexity and ageing potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wine reveals expressive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, black plum and boysenberry, layered with hints of black olive, dried herbs, rose petal, spice and savoury minerality. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and lively acidity, it finishes long and elegant with exceptional freshness. A superb match for grilled meats, lamb, game, barbecue dishes and mature cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTA 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best Ashbourne releases yet, this fully justifies Anthony Hamilton Russell's claim that this often under-valued grape can produce world-class wines. 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