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2022 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Eta Late Jan/Early Feb

$38.99
2022 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Eta Late Jan/Early Feb

We have been drinking the wines from Hamilton Russell for over a decade, and they are consistently some of the best examples of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the southern hemisphere. The Chardonnay has been a go-to for us, and 2022 is another fantastic example from Hamilton Russel and the basis for one of the best Chardonnays they have ever made. Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of South Africa’s most esteemed producers. Established in 1975 in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, it offers world-class quality at a fraction of the price of a white Burgundy. Crafted from 52 hectares of low-vigor, clay-rich soils, the wine undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak barrels (20–30% new), emphasizing site-specific expression with minimal intervention. The 2022 vintage showcases vibrant acidity, balanced ripeness, and a refined complexity, delivering a precise blend of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle oak, with a textured, mineral-driven finish. A longstanding favorite of Envoyer, it appeals to both old-world enthusiasts with its elegance and new-world lovers with its approachable fruit. Older vintages have proven the wine’s age-worthiness, and thanks to South Africa’s favorable currency, it remains an exceptional value.

Decanter 95 pts! Subtle at first on the nose and palate, this builds with floral aromas and a hint of spice, together with succulent white peach and pear fruit on the palate. Oak is supple and beautifully integrated. Deceptively powerful... 

Wine Advocate 94 pts! Opening to a nose of bright lemon and peach yogurt with hints of banana, the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh and citrus-laden. Medium-bodied and with 13.2% alcohol, the palate is fresh, balanced and spicy with succulent apple... 

James Suckling 93 pts! This has a lovely nose of cedar, grapefruit, lemon rind, apricot stones and tarragon. Salted butter. It's medium- to full-bodied, deliciously saline and creamy, with a long and elegant finish. Drink or hold.

Vinous 93 pts! The 2022 Chardonnay is matured nine months in 300-liter French oak barrels, 24% new. It has a backward nose demanding just a little coaxing from the glass, revealing tempting lemon thyme, hazelnut and subtly smoky aromas... 

2022 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Eta Late Jan/Early Feb

2022 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Eta Late Jan/Early Feb

$38.99
$38.99

We have been drinking the wines from Hamilton Russell for over a decade, and they are consistently some of the best examples of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the southern hemisphere. The Chardonnay has been a go-to for us, and 2022 is another fantastic example from Hamilton Russel and the basis for one of the best Chardonnays they have ever made. Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of South Africa’s most esteemed producers. Established in 1975 in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, it offers world-class quality at a fraction of the price of a white Burgundy. Crafted from 52 hectares of low-vigor, clay-rich soils, the wine undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak barrels (20–30% new), emphasizing site-specific expression with minimal intervention. The 2022 vintage showcases vibrant acidity, balanced ripeness, and a refined complexity, delivering a precise blend of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle oak, with a textured, mineral-driven finish. A longstanding favorite of Envoyer, it appeals to both old-world enthusiasts with its elegance and new-world lovers with its approachable fruit. Older vintages have proven the wine’s age-worthiness, and thanks to South Africa’s favorable currency, it remains an exceptional value.

Decanter 95 pts! Subtle at first on the nose and palate, this builds with floral aromas and a hint of spice, together with succulent white peach and pear fruit on the palate. Oak is supple and beautifully integrated. Deceptively powerful... 

Wine Advocate 94 pts! Opening to a nose of bright lemon and peach yogurt with hints of banana, the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh and citrus-laden. Medium-bodied and with 13.2% alcohol, the palate is fresh, balanced and spicy with succulent apple... 

James Suckling 93 pts! This has a lovely nose of cedar, grapefruit, lemon rind, apricot stones and tarragon. Salted butter. It's medium- to full-bodied, deliciously saline and creamy, with a long and elegant finish. Drink or hold.

Vinous 93 pts! The 2022 Chardonnay is matured nine months in 300-liter French oak barrels, 24% new. It has a backward nose demanding just a little coaxing from the glass, revealing tempting lemon thyme, hazelnut and subtly smoky aromas...