Newton Johnson
Family Vineyards Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R145 nationwide
Newton Johnson
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.
Description
"Sourced from multiple vineyards to reflect the estate in its entirety. Pear, peach, citrus, and vanilla on the nose. The palate is poised and elegant – less concentrated and more open than 2023 – with vibrant acidity and a long, pithy finish. Alc: 13.5%." Christian Eedes
Food Pairing
Sushi, yellowtail carpaccio, fresh fish with a light cream & wine sauce.
