Family Vineyards Chardonnay

This Chardonnay pairs well with poultry, white meats with creamy sauces, and rich fish dishes like grilled sole with a butter-based mussel sauce. ​

Grapes are sourced from three vineyard sites on the Newton Johnson estate in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, situated at altitudes between 240 and 260 meters. The vineyards are planted in granitic soils, contributing to the wine's complexity and minerality.

The 2023 Chardonnay was aged for 11 months in 228- and 500-liter French oak barrels, with approximately 25% being new oak.

The wine underwent fermentation with natural yeasts and was matured for 11 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which were new. This process imparts subtle oak nuances and enhances the wine's texture and depth. ​

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.