Family Vineyards Pinot Noir

The wine's balanced acidity and earthy notes make it a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, charcuterie, and grilled salmon.​

Grapes are sourced from four distinct vineyards within the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, each contributing unique characteristics to the blend. The region's fine-textured granite soils and cool maritime climate play a crucial role in shaping the wine's elegance and complexity.

After fermentation, the wine was matured in French oak barrels for 11 months, followed by an additional 4 months in stainless steel tanks for further refinement. ​

The wine underwent fermentation with a portion of whole bunches, enhancing its aromatic complexity. It was then matured for 11 months in 228-liter French oak barrels, with 25% being new oak, to impart subtle oak nuances without overpowering the fruit. ​

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.