2012 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
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"The 2012 Pinot Noir was a season with a long hang time with an above-average size of crop – a season with no ups and downs," Hannes Storm explained. It has a perfumed, floral bouquet with wilted rose petals infusing the red cherries, bergamot and fresh strawberry scents. The palate is clean and pixelated on the entry, adorned with a satin-like texture, extremely well-judged acidity and superb poise on the finish. This has gained a little weight over the next 12 months and while I do not think it has the substance for serious long-term aging, it is absolute charmer at this stage.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Pale ruby. Funky, really rather convincing nose. Fresh and dry. Pretty with some strong red fruit aromas and no obvious oak. Appetising and pure. With just a the merest hint of cough sweets. Really quite burgundian. Pretty impressive! (JR)