Heaven and Earth
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Hemel-en-Aarde is Afrikaans for Heaven and Earth. The name is usually linked to the beauty of the valley and the view across it. It lies just inland from Hermanus, near Walker Bay.
The wine story here is young. In 1975, Tim Hamilton Russell planted vineyards, and Hamilton Russell Vineyards became a pioneer of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in South Africa. Other farms followed.
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Heaven and Earth
The name hints at the valley's views.
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1975
Tim Hamilton Russell plants the first vineyards.
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Walker Bay
The ocean is only a few kilometres away.
🇿🇦 Cape spotlight
Hermanus, the nearby town, is one of the world's best places for land-based whale watching.
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🤔 What does Hemel-en-Aarde mean?
Heaven and Earth.
🤔 Who planted the valley's first vineyards, in 1975?
Tim Hamilton Russell.
Lesson 2: Hemel-en-Aarde fun facts