Southern Right

THE HISTORY 

Founded by Anthony Hamilton Russell in 1994, Southern Right’s aim is to produce a serious, age-worthy Pinotage (South Africa’s unique red grape variety) combining a distinct South African fruit and flavor expression with classic styling and refinement. In 2005, a stunningly beautiful 1,125- acre property on the western border of Hamilton Russell Vineyards was purchased as a long-term home for Southern Right, and in 2009, a 350-ton “Overberg” style cellar, tailormade for Southern Right Pinotage and Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc was completed on the property just in time for the 2009 harvest. Southern Right, whose vineyards are farmed organically, is certified sustainable by the Integrated Production of Wine, and has also been recognized as a champion of biodiversity by the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative. The wines are named after the rare Southern Right whales, which frequent the cool South Atlantic Walker Bay, two miles from the vineyards. With each bottle sold, Southern Right makes a contribution to their conservation or conservation in the area. 

THE FAMILY 

Anthony Hamilton-Russell took over Hamilton Russell Vineyards from his father in 1991. In 1994, he founded Southern Right. Today, Anthony and his wife Olive, winemaker Emul Ross, and viticulturist Johan Montgomery are dedicated to expressing the personality of terroir in their wines. Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell are the proprietors of Ashbourne, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, and Southern Right.