94 Points -
Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2023 Report
94 Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2023 Report
Rarely a Pinot Noir that one should be in a hurry to drink, the 2022 Hamilton Russell bottling needs time to develop and work its magic. This 2022 is comparatively serious and shuttered at the moment, with dark-fruited complexity, some clove spice from 10% whole clusters, grippy, sinewy tannins and stylish 36% new wood.
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator, March 2023
The 2022 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir is yet another sublime example of what this estate can do with the so-called Heartbreak Grape. I honestly believe there’s no better Pinot in all South Africa. It’s tight, elegant and reserved with soft, seductive red fruit and just a touch of something spicy on the finish. I love it.
James Viner, Lifestyle UK, August 2023
Made from low-yielding vines, this is a superb South African answer to red burgundy. Savoury, earthy, subtly spicy, pure and delicious, this classy Pinot has bolshy length and will cellar beautifully – but my goodness it is fascinating to drink now. A gorgeous rendition.