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Hamilton Russell Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Walker Bay, South Africa
Benchmark South African Pinot Noir from the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley; silky-textured with red cherry, dried herbs, and a long earthy mineral finish
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Red fruit intensity and silky tannins complement duck perfectly — a classical pairing
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Cool-climate Pinot's delicacy pairs well with the richness of local game fish
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Earthy, mineral Pinot resonates with forest floor notes in a fine mushroom risotto
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Red-fruited Pinot with light earthy notes bridges elegantly with nutty aged cheese
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