From Nadia Newton Johnson – exclusive & limited Hearth wines
From Nadia Newton Johnson – exclusive & limited Hearth wines
Hearth wines
From Nadia Newton Johnson | Exclusive & Limited
Nadia Newton Johnson’s maiden release is a culmination of her love affair with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With decades of experience, and having called Hemel-en-Aarde home since 2006, it was time to express herself. The result is a small batch of her captivating Hearth Swinsian Chardonnay and Artjesvlei Pinot Noir.
The Hearth Artjesvlei Pinot 2022 joins the ranks of the very best in the country, with a beguiling nose followed by a complex, layered and ever-changing palate. The Hearth Swinsian Chardonnay 2022 is a knockout if you enjoy energetic, savoury whites. It’s toasty and offers preserved lemon saltiness and a lingering, pointed finish. But move quickly – only 500 litres were produced!
The Swinsian Chardonnay 2022 captures the visceral tension of the south-facing vineyard, planted in 2006 at 280m above sea level in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde. Once the grapes were crushed and fermented, the wine was allowed to go through malolactic and spent 11 months in oak, 30% new.
Planted in 2008 on a south-facing slope, Artjesvlei holds a special place in Nadia’s heart as it was her first experience of planning and planting a vineyard. From decomposed granite over clay, her 2022 Pinot sees 15% whole-bunch fermentation, with 30% well-integrated new oak.