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2016 Granum

Wine Details
Place of Origin

South Africa

Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

77% Shiraz (Syrah), 23% Mourvèdre (Mataro; Monastrell; Monastrel)

Vintages
20162014
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2019 - 2030

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Newton Johnson has long been one of the finest estates in Hemel-en-Aarde, in a large part thanks to winemaker Gordon Johnson and his wife Nadia. It is home to some of the best Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs you will find in the Capelands. “We have used no bâtonnage in recent vintages,” Gordon tells me. “The fermentations have increased from 8 to 12 weeks. In 2017 we used no SO2 before fermentation and I prefer to let the wine settle before any additions are made.” They are best known for their excellent range of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, but do not overlook their Rhône inspired Granum, a wine so good that it begs the question whether Hemel-en-Aarde should look south of Burgundy for their inspiration!