Newton-Johnson “Family Vinyards Chardonnay” 2024 Walker Bay
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Newton-Johnson Family Vineyards Chardonnay Walker Bay 2024 is an exceptional 100% Chardonnay crafted from carefully selected vineyards in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of Walker Bay. The cool maritime climate, granite and clay soils, and significant diurnal temperature variation produce fruit with remarkable aromatic purity, vibrant freshness, and natural minerality.
The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak barrels on its fine lees, developing depth, a creamy texture, and seamlessly integrated oak while preserving the purity of the fruit. The 2024 vintage is distinguished by its balance of concentration, energy, and elegance, showcasing Walker Bay as one of the world's premier regions for Chardonnay.
Newton-Johnson Vineyards ir ģimenes vīna darītava, ko 1995. gadā dibināja Dave un Felicity Johnson, bet šodien to vada otrā paaudze – Gordon un Bevan Newton Johnson. Saimniecība atrodas Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, kur vēsais Atlantijas okeāna klimats rada ideālus apstākļus Burgundijas šķirņu audzēšanai.
Darītava ir starptautiski atzīta par izciliem Chardonnay un Pinot Noir, kas tiek radīti ar minimālu iejaukšanos un maksimālu terroir izpausmi. Newton-Johnson vīni izceļas ar eleganci, precizitāti un ilgmūžību, nostiprinot saimniecības reputāciju kā vienai no Dienvidāfrikas vadošajām premium vīna darītavām.
The nose reveals aromas of lemon zest, white peach, ripe pear, and white blossom, layered with flint, butter, hazelnut, and lightly toasted bread. On the palate, the wine is elegant, concentrated, and multi-layered, with vibrant acidity, a creamy texture, and pronounced minerality. The finish is long, precise, and refined, with lingering notes of citrus, toasted nuts, and a subtle saline minerality.
An excellent pairing for lobster, scallops, grilled turbot or monkfish, roast chicken, veal tenderloin, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère. Its elegance, rich texture, and mineral tension beautifully complement refined seafood and classic cuisine.
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Newton-Johnson Vineyards ir ģimenes vīna darītava, ko 1995. gadā dibināja Dave un Felicity Johnson, bet šodien to vada otrā paaudze – Gordon un Bevan Newton Johnson. Saimniecība atrodas Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, kur vēsais Atlantijas okeāna klimats rada ideālus apstākļus Burgundijas šķirņu audzēšanai.
Darītava ir starptautiski atzīta par izciliem Chardonnay un Pinot Noir, kas tiek radīti ar minimālu iejaukšanos un maksimālu terroir izpausmi. Newton-Johnson vīni izceļas ar eleganci, precizitāti un ilgmūžību, nostiprinot saimniecības reputāciju kā vienai no Dienvidāfrikas vadošajām premium vīna darītavām.