Newton Johnson Walker Bay Pinot Noir 2023

Kleur: robijnrood
Geur: open, mineralen, rood fruit, iets kruidig
Smaak: mooie aanzet, fraaie tannines, rood en zwart fruit, elegant, subtiel
Houdbaar: op dronk en blijft nog zeker tot eind 2029 lekker.
Lekker bij: wit en licht geroosterd vlees, parelhoen of kalkoen, zachte tot licht belegen kaas.

Maturation
Matured for 11 months in 228L and 500L barrels produced in Burgundy and custom made for the various vineyards. Tighter grained oak is preferred for subtle flavour, with longer seasoning and slower, lower temperature toasting. New oak comprises 10%. The wine is racked to stainless steel tanks for another 12 months of élevage. Light filtration before bottling.

Tim Atkin 91/100
The Walker Bay Pinot Noir is primarily sourced from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, with 20% each from Bot River and the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Youthful, juicy and a pleasure to drink, even at this stage, it has an engaging combination of redcurrant and wild strawberry fruit and graceful, well-integrated tannins. 2024-29