Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
If Burgundy had a place outside France it would have to be with Hamilton Russell. Listen to Anthony Russell talk about his great Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay’s which truly express their since of place at the tip of South Africa. Why is this small valley of Walker Bay producing some of the world’s most sensual and elegant pinot noirs in the world?
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Show Notes:
Intro - a short history of the estate
1:20 – Why Anthony just grows chardonnay and pinot noir.
2:10 – The climate in Walker Bay.
3:18 – Anthony’s vinification style of his wines
7:00 – Anthony vineyard practices
8:00 - Anthony’s hang time for pinot noir
10.:00 - How much oak to use for pinot noir
11:55 – Best vintages
14:20 – Why Anthony does pinot noir
16:50 – His style of pinot noir and his future plans.
| Hamilton Russell Vineyards: www.hamiltonrussellvineyards.co.za |
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