HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - GUIDE TO THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE

The Walker Bay wine district’s most important road, the Hemel-en-Aarde R320, winds its way through South Africa’s premium cool climate wine region. It offers visitors to the area the opportunity to experience world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as some of our country’s best Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, as well as innovative blends.

The R320 Wine Route unites the passion and reputation of many wineries, each producing small volumes of uncompromising, premium quality wines. With vineyards deriving maximum beneit from the high elevation and cool sea breezes, this region is celebrated for its unique terroir and maritime climate that results in countless local and international accolades and awards for its wines.

Carefully and sustainably managed vineyards, the unspoiled natural beauty of the mountains, ocean and blue skies of Walker Bay, guarantee visitors a thrilling, memorable experience. You will be warmly welcomed at the tasting venues on the various wine estates along this route, with each of them offering one or more of the following – wine tastings, platters, meals, nature walks and cellar tours.

HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS

Hamilton Russell Vineyards is recognised for planting the irst vines in the Hemel-en- Aarde Valley, in 1975. The famed estate specialises in producing two acclaimed wines – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The elegant and highly individual wines are world-renowned and can be tasted on the stoep of the charming tasting room overlooking a dam.

Open for wine tasting and sales, Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 14:00. Closed on Sunday, 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January. Taste four wines at R50 pp. Call 028 312 1791.

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