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Hemel-en-Aarde wine region
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Cool ocean-cooled valleys behind Hermanus, the Cape's Burgundian corner.
Cape vineyards between two oceans, prized for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Bordeaux-style blends.
Notable producers in Hemel-en-Aarde
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards
- Bouchard Finlayson
- Newton Johnson
- Creation
- Ashbourne
- Restless River
Hemel-en-Aarde wines to try
Restless River Chardonnay
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Chardonnay
Cool-climate Chardonnay: citrus, flint and fine texture.
Food: Fish, poultry
Restless River Pinot Noir
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Pinot Noir
Cool-climate Pinot: red fruit and savoury depth.
Food: Duck, salmon
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir
Hemel-en-Aarde · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · Pinot Noir
South Africa's benchmark Pinot: elegant and earthy.
Food: Duck, mushrooms
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