Tasting note

The 2016 Chardonnay underwent less malolactic than other vintages to preserve the acidity, around 40%, and the wine matured in 38% new oak for nine to ten months. Yields were very low at around 20 hectoliters per hectare. It is much less rich than the 2015, yet it displays finer delineation and perhaps more mineralité. The palate is very well balanced with superb tension, brimming full of energy and fanning out with nutmeg and smoked walnut notes towards the somewhat feisty finish.Drink Date: 2018-2032. Score - 93. (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, April 28, 2017)

This dry, full-bodied and woody white displays a complex and medium nose. On the palate, its refreshing acidity and full-bodied texture precede a long finish.

“The 2011 Chardonnay sees 8 months in oak…It is well defined and understated on the nose, unfurling to reveal fresh lime, red apple and a touch of crisp pear…The palate is effervescent…with a fine thread of acidity that counterbalanced the ripe mango…It has such brightness and clarity on the finish that makes this irresistible. Drink now to 2020…When Hamilton Russell gets it right, they hit bullseye.”