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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay vs Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa · Chardonnay
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay
€14 save €36

Tale of the taste

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Four structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chardonnay at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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