Family Vineyards Chardonnay

This wine pairs well with rich seafood dishes, such as lobster or grilled fish, as well as creamy poultry dishes and soft cheeses​.

The fruit is sourced from three vineyard blocks located in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. These blocks, which vary in sun exposure, produce wines with a blend of lively acidity and fuller textures. The granite-based soils contribute to the wine's finesse and linear structure​.

This Chardonnay has excellent aging potential and is expected to develop further complexity over the next 6-8 years, peaking around 2028-2030​.

The wine is matured for 11 months in a combination of 228L and 500L barrels, 25% of which are new oak. This careful oak treatment adds layers of complexity without overpowering the fruit, allowing for a delicate balance between richness and freshness​.

Newton Johnson Vineyards is owned and managed by the Newton Johnson family. The farm is based in the upper Hemel en Aarde Valley near the seaside town of Hermanus an hour and a half’s drive out of Cape Town. This is a popular tourist destination famous for some of the most spectacular land-based whale watching in the world lush indigenous fynbos a floral kingdom home to 1500 species and exclusive to the Cape mountain walks and bike trails. Led by Dave a Cape Wine Master with a thesis on Pinot Noir and his wife Felicity (nee Newton) the Newton Johnson family moved to the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley in 1995 built a cellar and started planting vines shortly thereafter. This enthusiasm for wine and Pinot noir in particular was passed on to and eagerly adopted by his sons Bevan and Gordon. They in turn have taken this family cellar and vineyards to new heights in exploring the nuances of this grape and their vineyards.