Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2023
Newton Johnson Chardonnay offers bright citrus- and green-apple aromas with a minerally, stony backbone. On the palate it’s lively and refined, balancing zippy acidity with subtle oak-derived creaminess — clean, polished and elegant
Aromatic
£32.25
| Producer | Newton Johnson Family Vineyards |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Other |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Chardonnay |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Crisp coastal Chardonnay |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs beautifully with seared fish or shellfish (salmon, sea bass, oysters), creamy seafood pasta, herb-roast chicken, fresh goat-cheese salads or lightly buttered white-meat dishes. |
This Chardonnay from Hemel-en-Aarde feels like fresh sea-cooled air in a glass: think clean stone-driven acidity, citrus and green apple, and a mineral edge that reflects the granite soils. Bright fruit and subtle lees-derived creaminess meet restrained oak — enough to add texture and weight, but never to dominate the purity of the fruit. There’s a salinity and freshness that speaks of the nearby Atlantic breeze, and a refined length that leaves citrus-pith, faint nutty spice, and stone-minerality lingering on the finish. It’s a wine that’s both classy and versatile — ready to enjoy now, yet structured enough to hold up over a few years.
This Chardonnay comes from the granite-soiled slopes of Hemel‑en‑Aarde Valley / Walker Bay (South Africa). The wine is 100% Chardonnay, fermented and barrel-aged (some portion new oak) to combine freshness with texture
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