NEWTON JOHNSON VINEYARDS - GUIDE TO THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE WINE ROUTE

The Walker Bay wine district’s most important road, the Hemel-en-Aarde R320, winds its way through South Africa’s premium cool climate wine region. It offers visitors to the area the opportunity to experience world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as some of our country’s best Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, as wellas innovative blends.

The R320 Wine Route unites the passion and reputation of many wineries, each producing small volumes of uncompromising, premium quality wines. With vineyards deriving maximum benefit from the high elevation and cool sea breezes, this region is celebrated for its unique terroir and maritime climate that results in countless local and international accolades and awards for its wines.

Carefully and sustainably managed vineyards, the unspoiled natural beauty of the mountains, ocean and blue skies of Walker Bay, guarantee visitors a thrilling, memorable experience. You will be warmly welcomed at the tasting venues on the various wine estates along this route, with each of them offering one or more of the following – wine tastings, platters, meals, nature walks and cellar tours.

NEWTON JOHNSON VINEYARDS

At Newton Johnson Vineyards, brothers Bevan and Gordon have taken the family cellar to new heights by exploring the nuances of their vineyards. The tasting room above the cellar is on the mountain slope with spectacular views of the valley and ocean beyond. Their Pinot Noir was awarded 5 Platter Stars for nine consecutive years. Be sure to try other award-winning wines crafted by husband-and-wife winemaking team, Gordon and Nadia Newton Johnson.

Open for wine tasting and sales Monday - Friday 09:00 – 16:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 15:00. Closed on Sunday. The Restaurant at Newton Johnson is open Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 – 15:30. Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Call 028 312 3862 (tasting room) or 021 200 2148 (restaurant) to book.

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