Newton Unfiltered California 2016 750 ml

Newton Unfiltered is the signature line from Newton Vineyard, a Napa Valley producer that built its reputation on unfiltered winemaking at a time when most Napa wineries were filtering for stability and clarity. Skipping that step keeps more texture, aromatic complexity, and mid-palate weight in the finished wine, at the cost of some clarity and a shorter shelf window — a tradeoff Newton has stood behind since the practice became their calling card. Expect a fuller, richer mouthfeel than a filtered wine of the same style, with the varietal's fruit character coming through with less polish and more presence. It's a wine for someone who wants to taste the difference unfiltered winemaking actually makes, not just read about it.

How to drink Newton Unfiltered

Let it sit in the glass for a few minutes before your first taste — unfiltered wines often need a moment to settle after the bottle is disturbed. Decanting isn't necessary, but a little patience is.

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