Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Falkirk Mourvèdre 2022

Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Kleur: volrood
Geur: bramen, fynbos, cacao, kruidnagel, vlezig
Smaak: vol, krachtig, zwart fruit, donkere tonen, droppig, veel lengte
Houdbaar: op dronk, minimaal houdbaar tot eind 2031
Lekker bij: kruidige gerechten zoals hazenpeper, wildzwijn, gebakken biefstuk en harde oude kazen.

‘Falkirk’, Scotland is from where the Newton family originated, meaning ‘speckled church’ for the stone structure that has stood there since the 6th century. The name represents the 1½ hectare vineyard site of deep deposits of stone and rock where the only Rhône wine varieties are to be found on the farm. Bushvines of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre were planted to discover the contrasting nuances these vines produce from this Granite-derived soil.

Tasting Note
Deep, dark and brooding aura of mulberry, cacao bean, soy sauce and savoury charcuterie, softened by the serene scents of fynbos (dried herbs and wildflowers). The sleek and generous texture, bustling with sumptuous tannins, coats the palate with layered flavour in to a linear finish lingering with wild berries and liquorice.

Maturation
Matured for 12 months in older 500L barrels produced in Burgundy. Tighter grained oak is preferred for subtle flavour, with longer seasoning and slower, lower temperature toasting. The wine is racked and blended to 900L foudre for another 6 months of élevage. No fining and filtration before bottling.

Tim Atkin: 89/100