Tesselaarsdal new releases

Tesselaarsdal was founded in 2015 by long-standing Hamilton Russell Vineyards employee Berene Sauls. It is named after the Overberg hamlet of Tesselaarsdal where Sauls was born and not far from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge wine appellation.

Chardonnay 2025
Price: R455

W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Matured for five months, 70% in amphorae and 30% in neutral oak. Inviting aromatics of flowers, herbs, lime and lemon while the palate has weight and texture, cut through by scintillating acidity, the finish long and dry. Alc: 13.21%.

CE’s rating: 94 | Delicious

Pinot Noir 2025
Price: R910

W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. 10% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for nine months in 228-litre barrels, 36% new. Cherry, strawberry, orange, a touch of mushroom, vanilla, toast and spice on the nose. Rich and smooth textured with moderate acidity and silky tannins. Alc: 13.7%.

CE’s rating 93 | Luxurious

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