Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Hemel-en Aarde South Africa 2020

This white is racy up front, chiseling flavors of melon, nectarine and Mandarin orange into a linear frame, but then expanding on the palate, with lightly silky texture carrying the juicy fruit and expressive accents of pickled ginger, chopped hazelnut, lime blossom and smoke. Drink now through 2026. 2,852 cases made, 700 cases imported. — AN