Hamilton Russell Vineyards
The pioneer Hemel-en-Aarde Valley estate — among Africa's most southerly, closest to the sea
Closed Opens tomorrow at 09:00
Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of the most southerly wine estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea. Founder Tim Hamilton Russell bought the undeveloped 170-hectare property in 1975 after an exhaustive search for South Africa's most southerly cool-climate site. His son Anthony took over in 1991, narrowed the range to only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and committed the estate exclusively to its own terroir. Soil research in 1994 identified 52 hectares of stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil as optimal, and plantings are limited to it today.
Anthony Hamilton Russell, winemaker Emul Ross and viticulturist Johan Montgomery's tiny yields and strong global demand keep the wines in short supply; they're widely regarded as among the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the New World. Associated properties Ashbourne and Southern Right share the same ownership.
| Category | Vineyards |
| Town | Hemel-en-Aarde Valley |
| Address | Off the R320 Hemel-en-Aarde Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus |
| Phone | 028 312 3595 |
| info@hamiltonrussellvineyards.com | |
| Website | https://hamiltonrussellvineyards.com/ |
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Business hours
ClosedOpens tomorrow at 09:00
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday Today | Closed |
Closed Easter Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Times shown in South African time (SAST).
Location
Off the R320 Hemel-en-Aarde Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus
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