COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Newton Johnson Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Newton Johnson Vineyards is a family-owned estate located in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus, within the Walker Bay region of South Africa. Founded by Dave and Jean Newton Johnson, the estate has built an international reputation for pioneering and perfecting cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This Walker Bay Pinot Noir is affectionately described by the winemakers as the 'shadow of our best vineyards,' offering the same signature Hemel-en-Aarde personality and high quality but in a more approachable, immediate style, largely sourced from younger vines on the estate.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, which translates from Afrikaans to 'Heaven and Earth'.
Fact 02
This wine is crafted primarily from younger vines to deliver an approachable yet complex expression of Walker Bay Pinot Noir.
Fact 03
Newton Johnson practices vegan-friendly winemaking, avoiding all animal-derived fining agents like gelatin or egg whites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from select cool-climate vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. In the cellar, the fruit undergoes careful sorting before fermentation. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless steel and open-top fermenters, with a small percentage of whole bunches included to enhance aromatic complexity and structure. The wine is matured in French oak barriques (a mixture of new and seasoned oak) for approximately 10 to 12 months. It is bottled without the use of animal-based fining agents and with minimal filtration.
