Ashbourne Wines
Established in 1996 by Anthony Hamilton Russell, Ashbourne specializes in crafting small batches of Pinotage and White blends. Nestled on a picturesque 64-hectare property, the winery is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, positioned on the eastern border of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, in close proximity to the cooling effect of the South Atlantic Ocean.
The property takes its name from Anthony's great-great-grandfather, Lord Ashbourne, who served as the Lord Chancellor of Ireland in the late 1800s.
Over nearly three decades of family experience has developed a fine reputation for innovative, age-worthy blends.
“Ashbourne began as a quest to make something extraordinary out of Pinotage in ancient, unusually clay-rich, shale-derived soils. It remains our goal to grow and make unusual, age-worthy, classically styled wines with a true South African personality that belong in the company of the world's benchmarks.”
“We are particularly proud of our soil and site specific maritime white blend, Ashbourne Sandstone. It is the first South African wine to be fermented and aged in amphorae and remains one of the most individual, layered and complex white blends we know, while retaining an elegance, minerality and lightness of step making it so seafood friendly.”
Anthony Hamilton Russell
Community
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pre-School, located on the scenic grounds of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, serves the local farming community in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Our primary objective is to offer high-quality educational care to underprivileged children, with the aim of enhancing their early educational experiences and facilitating successful academic journeys.
As a registered Early Childhood Development (ECD) and non-profit organization (NPO), operations are primarily sustained through donations and fundraising efforts. Our overarching vision extends beyond creating a secure and joyful learning environment to prepare children for school; we also aspire to instil in them additional skill sets that will enable them to make meaningful contributions to society later in life.
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