Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023 (magnum)

Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Kleur: licht paarsrood
Geur: bessen, rijpe aardbeien, elegant, iets kruidig, betoverend
Smaak: frisse aanzet, verfijnd, fris, rood fruit, snufje specerijen
Houdbaar: vrijwel op dronk, zal zich verdiepen en blijft nog zeker tot 2033 jaar lekker
Lekker bij: wit en licht geroosterd vlees, parelhoen of kalkoen, zachte kaas. Dit is een elegante wijn, kies geen sterk smakende gerechten of heftige sauzen erbij.

WineMag 94/100
Grapes from four vineyards. Matured for 11 months in 228-litre barrels, 25% new. Red cherry, a hinto of rose, mushroom and earth on the nose. The palate is medium bodied and restrained – a lovely line of acidity and a sense of umami on the finish. Alc: 13%

Tim Atkin MW 93/100
Making the best of a tricky, rain-affected vintage, this 20% whole bunch-fermented Pinot Noir uses grapes from four single vineyards: Mrs M, Sandford, Seadragon and Windansea. Spicy, savoury and red-fruited, it has sinewy tannins, redcurrant and goji berry flavours and a medium weight, acid-driven finish.