2022 Newton Johnson Pinot Noir Seadragon

Hemel-en-Aarde
Origin
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Pinot Noir
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14%
Wine Score
93+ points, Anthony Mueller, robertparker.com, May 2024
96 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, September 2023 16.5 points, Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, September 2023

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Media Reviews

Anthony Mueller

The 2022 Seadragon Pinot Noir exudes an elegant profile with a cherry-driven bouquet complemented by mineral and dusty floral notes. This wine showcases a graceful balance of tannins and acidity, giving it a structured edge. The phenolics on the palate harmonize with a balanced, warm fruit profile that transitions into a ripe red-fruit finish. This Pinot Noir is more generous in style, offering a broader appeal. Matured for 11 months in Burgundy barriques with 33% new oak, the production was limited to just 1,558 bottles, making each one a special addition to any collection. 93+ points

Tim Atkin MW

First made in 2011, Seadragon has quietly established itself as one of the New World`s best Pinot Noirs. Sourced from a warmer, north-facing parcel of the 113 clone on deeper clay solils, it`s a textured, supple, very complete Pinot Noir, showing notes of tobacco leaf, white pepper, raspberry and wild strawberry and a neat, refreshing finish. 2024-32 96 points

Tamlyn Currin

Super-pale and cumin spiced and warm-throated thrush-song-sweet fruit. Embracingly friendly and ready and generous. Brushed-velvet tannins. 16.5 points

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