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Wines of Northern France

Wines of Northern France

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Napa Valley Wine Academy

Discover the exquisite world of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, where cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay come to life. Join Anthony Hamilton-Russell for an insightful journey through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, savoring exclusive tastings and exploring the unique terroir that shapes these exceptional wines. Dive into a legacy of pioneering viticulture and masterful winemaking.

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2501 Oak St, Napa, CA
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Description

Join us for an exclusive Masterclass with Hamilton Russell Vineyards, one of South Africa’s most southerly and sea-adjacent wine estates. This esteemed vineyard has pioneered viticulture and winemaking in the cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, located just behind the historic fishing village of Hermanus.

In 1975, Tim Hamilton Russell purchased an undeveloped 425-acre property after an exhaustive search for the ideal site to produce South Africa’s finest cool climate wines from noble varieties. His son, Anthony Hamilton Russell, took over in 1991 and purchased the property in 1994. He focused the estate’s efforts solely on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, registering Hamilton Russell Vineyards as an Estate and committing to working exclusively with grapes from their unique terroir.

Today, Anthony and his wife Olive, alongside winemaker Emul Ross and viticulturist Johan Montgomery, are fully dedicated to expressing the distinct personality of the Hamilton Russell Vineyards terroir through their wines. With tiny yields and intense worldwide demand, their elegant, highly individual, estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay remain in very short supply.

What to Expect:

An in-depth presentation by Anthony Hamilton-Russell on the history and philosophy of Hamilton Russell Vineyards.
Tasting sessions of their renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Insights into the unique terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and its impact on wine production.

Refund Policy

WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Online course and workshop cancellations are permitted up to 14 business days before the start date, with a refund issued minus a $50 admin fee, study materials, exam fees, and wine kit costs. Separate WSET certification exam cancellation/transfer rules and fees apply. Enrollments can be transferred to another course or student until 14 business days before the start, subject to a $50 admin fee and costs for additional materials and fees. Transfers are not allowed into the next academic year starting January 1.

Cancellations made less than 14 days before or after the course starts are not refundable.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Napa Valley Wine Academy

Napa Valley Wine Academy is a premier institution dedicated to wine education, offering courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels. With a focus on enhancing wine knowledge and professional development, they provide expert-led training in the heart of California's renowned wine country.

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