Under the Influence of Soil: Hamilton Russell

The Wine Bandits visit Anthony Hamilton Russell to explore his soil and how this influences the beautiful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir he produces. The marginality of the soil and cooler climate are key to the wines of this region. Enjoy!

Camera work and editing done by Marsh Middleton. Contact him at marsh.middleton@gmail.com.

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[...] Some of the wines were very fruit driven, typically those from the warmer climes and slopes. Others planted on very mineral soils showed loads of complexity, like the Shannon Vineyards which was very popular. A lovely earthiness abounded from some of the clay complex soils in Elgin and the Hemel en Aarde. See a video of Anthony Hamilton Russell talking about his soils here. [...]

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