Newton Johnson Family Vineyards
Walker Bay Pinot Noir
Walker Bay , Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Despite not loving this wine I was enthralled by how unique it was. Incredibly light in the glass with a garnet rim showing its age. Highly aromatic displaying intense notes of umami and forest decay. Several tasters were put off by the nose insisting it smelled like packaged tuna fish or refried beans. Though I couldn’t muster that level of creativity I understood why it was polarizing. The palate was somewhat more approachable, silky and earthy with soft fruit but the savory leaves and wet soil character led the charge. Though I wouldn’t know what to pair this with and can’t imagine drinking more than a glass on its own I was struck by how compelled I was to return for another sip time and time again. A fascinating pour that asks a lot of you.
Despite not loving this wine I was enthralled by how unique it was. Incredibly light in the glass with a garnet rim showing its age. Highly aromatic displaying intense notes of umami and forest decay. Several tasters were put off by the nose insisting it smelled like packaged tuna fish or refried beans. Though I couldn’t muster that level of creativity I understood why it was polarizing. The palate was somewhat more approachable, silky and earthy with soft fruit but the savory leaves and wet soil character led the charge. Though I wouldn’t know what to pair this with and can’t imagine drinking more than a glass on its own I was struck by how compelled I was to return for another sip time and time again. A fascinating pour that asks a lot of you.
Dec 19th, 2021
Granite soils and Atlantic influence on younger vines in the lower slopes of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley. Light clear ruby color; some earth notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, violets, and new oak; medium acid and tannins weak mid-palate but a nice ending. Simple, sweet, elegant!
Granite soils and Atlantic influence on younger vines in the lower slopes of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley. Light clear ruby color; some earth notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, violets, and new oak; medium acid and tannins weak mid-palate but a nice ending. Simple, sweet, elegant!
Jan 25th, 2020
Kom på rekommendation - men var ok, men inte mer.
Kom på rekommendation - men var ok, men inte mer.
Jul 22nd, 2024Tammea, puuteria, havuisuutta, punaista marjaa. Keskitäyteläinen, ryhdikkään hapokas.
Tammea, puuteria, havuisuutta, punaista marjaa. Keskitäyteläinen, ryhdikkään hapokas.
May 23rd, 201916.5/20 Аромат малины, вишни, хлебной корочки и легким оттенком кофе. Легкое тело, высокая кислотность довольно интенсивные, но гладкие по текстуре танины. Ягодно-кофейное во вкусе. Приятное и легкое, но не легкомысленное вино. #capewine2018
16.5/20 Аромат малины, вишни, хлебной корочки и легким оттенком кофе. Легкое тело, высокая кислотность довольно интенсивные, но гладкие по текстуре танины. Ягодно-кофейное во вкусе. Приятное и легкое, но не легкомысленное вино. #capewine2018
Oct 29th, 2018
Had it at Black Sheep in CT. Great pairing with the ostrich and tuna. Nice light color, well balanced fruit/acid/oak. Great food wine.
Had it at Black Sheep in CT. Great pairing with the ostrich and tuna. Nice light color, well balanced fruit/acid/oak. Great food wine.
Jan 21st, 2016
Delicious, juicy and precise new world Pinot. One of my favourites.
Delicious, juicy and precise new world Pinot. One of my favourites.
May 23rd, 2015
Lovely smooth, fruity but not jammy, acidity low or at least balanced, a very quaffable and good value wine.
Lovely smooth, fruity but not jammy, acidity low or at least balanced, a very quaffable and good value wine.
Feb 28th, 2015
Technically a very decent PN, but this grape just isn't my 'thing'...
Technically a very decent PN, but this grape just isn't my 'thing'...