South African Wine Report

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?

Play the podcast:

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
Podcast number seven (21:21 min, 20MB)

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