Hamilton Russell Vineyards consistently produce the finest Chardonnay, if not the finest white wine, in South Africa. It is an international benchmark for New World Chardonnay, yet it still holds a classic Burgundian edge and supreme elegance. The latest release, 2014, is one of their finest yet and in global terms offers exceptional value.
Why HRV Chardonnay 2014 is a must-buy

At one stage SA’s most expensive white, its R305 price tag now pales in comparison with other luxury whites. Burgundy of similar quality will cost 3 times the price. And it was Wine-Searcher’s second-best value white in the world in 2014.
 South Africa is Chardonnay country. Neal Martin of The Wine Advocate notes: ‘If you love Chardonnay…then the Cape is producing some of the most exquisite, mineral-driven you can find.’
 In our opinion, the 2014 is one of their finest releases to date. Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za tasted it blind at our recent Luxury White Taste-Off and awarded the vintage a whopping 95 points.
 This extremely sought-after wine sells out faster and faster every year.
 It is one of South Africa’s longest-ageing white wines. Great vintages like the 2003, 2005, 2009 are maturing with grace and 2014 will easily age a decade.

Restrained and shy on the nose, it is clearly still very young but the 2014 already appeals with a promise of intricacy and typical Hamilton Russell refinement. This is a fine-boned, thoroughbred of a wine, speaking confidently of its place. Best enjoyed late 2015 – 2022, but will easily last a decade.’ – James Pietersen, Wine Cellar. Tasted January 2015.

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What the critics say
‘South Africa’s best Chardonnay – elegant and beautifully poised’ – Tim Atkin
‘What constitutes an icon prompts constant debate. This wine has to be a reference point.’ – Christian Eedes
‘Superb, restrained, Burgundian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that set a standard for the rest of the hemisphere’ – Oz Clarke