Olive Hamilton Russell is the founder, owner and now winemaker of Hamilton Russell Oregon, a small producer of single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. For years Olive had deep involvement in the production and marketing of famed producer Hamilton Russell out of South Africa.
Olive is based in the Willamette Valley and is responsible for every aspect of the business - vineyard partnerships to winemaking, management to marketing. Hamilton Russell Oregon has secured long-term relationships with LIVE Certified growers across the Valley.
The new wines were seriously good. I love the new Pinot Noir, her new 2023 (OB, 94) comes from the famed Zena Crown vineyard an is a total stunner, with outstanding flavor density. Learn more at https://www.vineyardbrands.com/producer.aspx?id=147 and here is my reviews of the outstanding new 2023 Olive Hamilton Russell wines.
2023 Olive Hamilton Russell Chardonnay- The really good 2023 Olive Hamilton Russell Chardonnay offers Key lime and kumquat zest on the palate, laden with stony minerals and green melon notes. Neatly-textured, with good length, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2033- 93
2023 Olive Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir- sourced from the famed Zena Crown Vineyard, this outstanding 2023 Pinot noir opens with a bouquet of freshly picked red raspberry and lavender notes alongside rocky soils. The palate is concentrated, with a glorious ménage of red and dark fruits alongside bergamot and orange zest accents. Drink 2026-2035- 94