Burgundy & Champagne

Live Virtual Auction, 25 July 2021

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Burgundy & Champagne

Sold for

ZAR 4 456
Lot 40
  • Newton Johnson; Family Vineyards Chardonnay Vertical; 2014 - 2016; 6 (3 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 456

About this Item

Family Vineyards Chardonnay Vertical, 2014 - 2016
6 (3 x 2) 750ml

Based in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, it is a family affair at Newton Johnson. Started by Cape Wine Master, Dave and his wife, Felicity, sons Bevan and Gordon took over the reins in the mid-2000s, joined today by Gordon’s wife Nadia. Today Newton Johnson is world-famous for their fine Chardonnays and Pinot Noir. Along with multiple accolades, the Pinot Noir has one of the longest consecutive Platter 5 Stars in history.

Critics Ratings

2014 - 'Exquisitely textured with a chalky minerality, 14 interleaves crisp citrus fruit & wood spice (22% new oak) with a stern acidity. Poised & elegant, it will reward ageing.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2016, 5*

'Like all the Newton Johnson Chardonnays, this went through malolactic fermentation, producing a wine that’s textured and comparatively soft, with a structure that is more Meursault than Puligny-Montrachet. Oatmealy and spicy, it finishes with a lick of acidity.' - Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2015, 93/100

2015 - '2015 a powerhouse, not of extract & alcohol but restraint & stylish elegance' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 5*

'Family Vineyards comes from three sites, two north- and one south-facing and is the top Newton Johnson Chardonnay. Rich, honeyed and spicy, with creamy malolactic notes and orange zesty, lemony acidity. The oak is beautifully folded into the wine. Drink: 2016-20' - Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2016, 94/100

2016 -‘From 3 farm vineyards, thus multifaceted, 2016 is well oak-spiced (24% new), a citrus array including rind; zesty-fresh, lithe and powerful, yet never boastful. There is deep muscle tone, great ageing potential.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)

‘Marrying grapes from north- and south-facing slopes allows the Newton Johnsons to produce a more complete wine, with power balanced by freshness. This is leesy, waxy and refined, with scented oak and a thread of citrus acidity.’ -  Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 94/100

Provenance

Private Client

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