Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Sandford Chardonnay 2022
100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
This Chardonnay from Newton Johnson originates from the estate’s best single vineyard site, demonstrating the clarity and energy characteristic of the Granite soils within a cool, maritime climate. Emphasizing authenticity, the winemaking process follows a natural approach, with no added SO2 until bottling, and no use of yeast, enzymes, or bentonite. Only the highest quality juice fraction, obtained from whole bunch pressing, is utilized. The vineyard, now approaching 15 years of age, contributes to the wine’s depth and complexity. The 2022 vintage, marked by generous ripening conditions, further enhances the wine’s character and potential.
Tasting Notes: Elaborate citrus fruit layers of yuzu and lime, juxtaposed with white flowers, baking spice, crushed stones and gunflint. The plush and compact texture is prolonged with vitality in the tapered finish.
Ready for drinking in 3 to 8 years.
Winemaker: Gordon Newton Johnson
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R
- Lowest: R
- Average: R
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 125
- Cases Auctioned: 50
Analysis
- Alc: 13.6 vol%
- RS: 2.0 g/l
- TA: 6.6 g/l
- pH: 3.37
