Claim: Newton Vineyard is known for its unfiltered chardonnay and was founded in 1977 at St. Helena, California.
Evidence: St. Helena, California, USA Spring Mountain District AVA 1977 Unfiltered Chardonnay, "The Puzzle" Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Claret Founded in 1977 by English businessman Peter Newton and his Chinese wife Su Hua, Newton was the first newly-developed vineyard on Spring Mountain in California's Napa Valley. Newton was founded in 1977 by English businessman Peter Newton and his Chinese wife Su Hua.