Newton Johnson, Pinot Noir, Walker Bay
Newton Johnson · Cape South Coast › Walker Bay › South Africa
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
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6
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Community Reviews
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90
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Taster #5172
· Mar 30, 2026
89/100
Lätt, lite rökigt…bra vin utan tilltugg, men ännu bättre till kyckling eller lättare kött….
2023 vintage
Taster #0855
· Oct 24, 2025
87/100
Same as last week, got a bit more light oak / vanilla notes in this bottle. Might have been the aeration as well…
2023 vintage
Taster #4497
· Jul 24, 2025
90/100
Superb value for money as always. Very enjoyable. Juicy, fruity but not without seriousnes.
2023 vintage
Taster #0855
· Jul 18, 2025
87/100
One of the better ”everyday” Pinot Noirs readily available in Sweden that I’m aware of. This 2023 is still young however promising, maybe a bit more fruit-forward vs. 2022. On the nose you mainly get dark cherry and raspberry. There is some moderate oak with faint vanilla notes plus some mushroom. Over time, a slight metallic cinnamon note also appears. The palate is acidic, not surprised with a 2 year old wine. When it integrates over time, this will be …
2023 vintage
Taster #8140
· Jul 14, 2025
90/100
Classic Pinot and very good value for money, really like the recent SA takes on the varietal
2023 vintage
Taster #7803
· Sep 24, 2024
87/100
TWS South Africa Tasting 2024 (Lord's) : A savoury, earthy quality with rosehip- it's quite a savoury nose with floral oak notes. There's a sweetness to the red fruit profile and not much structure - recognisably Pinot but not enormously exciting
2023 vintage