Newton Johnson, 'Family Vineyards' Pinot Noir

Alcohol percentage: 14%

Area:
Hemel-en-Aarde is the name of the valley above Hermanus. The larger region is called Walker Bay and Hamilton Russell were the people who made it famous – as a cool climate source of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, back when South Africa was only learning how to make wines of freshness and balance.

Grape variety:
100% Pinot Noir (a selection of their best vineyards); 20% fermented as whole bunches; matured in French oak for 11 months.

Producer:
Founded by Dave Johnson and Felicity Newton (now Johnson) in 1995 and now run by sons, Bevan and Gordon. They have just unde 20 hectares of land at 150-300m.

The Bottle Shop rating:
Elegance and subtlety are not descriptions you would necessarily associate with South African reds….but they are exemplified here.

Please note the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the 19th of December. After this date we unfortunately cannot guarantee that your order will arrive in time for Christmas.