Newton Johnson
A family-run Hemel-en-Aarde estate with a hilltop restaurant and serious Pinot and Chardonnay.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
A serious Pinot estate with a restaurant that earns the drive.
A serious Pinot estate with a restaurant that earns the drive.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Why it's worth your time
The restaurant (Southey) is the draw for many, but the wines — particularly the Pinot — earn the trip. A proper estate up a steep road; book the restaurant months ahead.
What we love
The hilltop view and the Southey lunch.
What to know
The Newton Johnson Family Pinot is a Platter's regular; the Southey restaurant on the hilltop is one of the most-awarded Winelands restaurants.
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