Windansea Pinot Noir 2023

Newton Johnson, fact sheet (newtonjohnson.com – linket fra newtonjohnson.com, hentet 2026-10-18): 2023 Newton Johnson Windansea Pinot Noir – område: Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley; druer: Pinot Noir; alkohol 12.9%. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Windansea. Producentens noter (engelsk): Background: Ever since we planted our first Pinot Noir vineyards on the Newton Johnson farm in 2003, we were mindful that it would take years for these vines to find their feet and express any notion of terroir, if any. With each season, as the vines have evolved, our perceptions and expectations of them have evolved with them. Some have reached their ceiling, while others have excelled beyond. The authenticity and consistency to which the Seadragon and Windansea vineyards have defined themselves, has led us to regard them as our top growth vineyards. Their maturity, complexity and singular expression are ably demonstrated in each of these cuvées. W INDANSEA is a large 2.5ha vineyard planted on the highest part of the slope before encountering shallow bedrock and mountainside behind the winery. The shallow, dense clay below the surface is a major feature of the soil and ascribes for the more muscular structure and presence. With majestic views to the sea, the vineyard is also the most exposed to wind and is constantly suppressed in the vigour of its growth. Thicker skins on the berries produce deeper and darker tones. The succulent tang of red and black fruit is persistent in the fringes, but it is the firmer body and backbone that define the wine of the vineyard . The roots find their way early into the heavy clay and even as young vines they deliver these characteristics. The use of whole bunches and stems are especially useful here in helping to accentuate the acidity and spiciness and to align the tannin structure . Location & climate: This vineyard lies uppermost on the slope at an altitu de of 290m, in the porphyritic G ranite soils of the Upper Hemel -en-Aarde Valley. This appellation ranges from 4 to 8 km in proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is cool and temperate, where parallel mountain ranges channel the southerly oceangoing winds through the appellation dur ing the summer. These southerly winds in turn create regular sea mists and overcast conditions, moderating the temperatures in the valley. The annual rainfall is 850mm, with 50% falling in the winter months (May – August). Vintage: Growing Season & Harvesting The growing season was preceded by a fairly marginal Winter for vine dormancy. June saw some good rainfall throughout, followed by drier and mild periods in July that presumably caused some uneven budding in the Chardonnay. […]