Newton Johnson
L'illa
Dessert Wine from Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley, South Africa
Bottle size:
375 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
Heady aromas of concentrated white peach and apricot, and the slight bitterness of orange peel. Fresh honey and beeswax offer an extra dimension.The mouthfeel delivers a creamy, slightly oily texture; not over delivering on residual sugar concentration, ending with clean, appetizing acidity in the finish.
Food Pairing
The L'illa Eilandia Noble Late Harvest of Winery Newton Johnson matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of valencian paella, back of cod with old-fashioned mustard or express cherry clafoutis.
