Joostenberg 26 Harvests with Tyrrel | June 2025

Chenin Blanc 42%
Roussanne 25%
Viognier 20%
Alvarinho 13%.

A unique blend made up of all the white varieties planted on Joostenberg Estate. Named after former Joostenberg matriarch and gardener extraordinaire, Gillian Myburgh (née Fairhead).

From vines ranging between 5 and 34 years old. Grapes were hand-picked early in the morning and whole bunch pressed. The wine underwent spontaneous fermentation and maturation in clay amphora(51%), with the rest in seasoned oak barrels(26%) and concrete eggs(23%). The wine was matured on the lees for 10 months.

Dry, medium-bodied Chenin Blanc with apple pie, honeycomb, and flint aromas. Balanced freshness and richness with a long finish. Sourced from a dry-farmed 1989 vineyard. Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, spontaneously fermented and matured in oak, concrete, and amphorae. Minimal intervention.

“Die Agteros” – the hind ox gets there eventually.

67% Syrah
19% Mourvédre
9% Grenache Noir
4% Touriga Nacional

The Family Blend’s vines yield characterful grapes thanks to meticulous organic practices. Hand-picked grapes are partially de-stemmed and fermented in open-top tanks, then matured for 9 months in oak and stainless steel, followed by a 6-month bottle aging. This careful process results in a wine with notes of raspberry, blackberry, and Maraschino cherry, an elegant palate, and subtle tannins, embodying its name as a beloved part of Joostenberg family gatherings.

The best Syrah vines on Joostenberg are planted in the rockiest soils hence the name “Klippe Kou”, which translated from Afrikaans means “chewing rocks” (literally) or “enduring hardship” (figuratively). Although the vines struggle in the first few years after planting, once the roots are well established these rocky soils produce intensely flavoured grapes and characterful wine.

Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were destemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open-topped fermenters. Maturation took place in concrete egg (37%) and old oak barrels (63%) for 10 months before bottling.

Christian Eedes, Winemag: “Red berries, musk, fynbos and white pepper on the nose while the palate is relatively rich (alcohol is 13.9%) with moderated acidity and powdery tannins, the finish nicely savoury. 91/100.”

The first Myburgh to farm at Joostenberg was Philipus Albertus Myburgh and 5-generations later the Myburgh name is still tilling the soil and acting as custodians of this little patch of earth. This is a classic style Cabernet Sauvignon, made to be a bold but easy drinking wine.

The grapes were hand-picked, 70% were destemmed and the remainder were left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occured in small, open-topped fermenters. Then maturation occured in concrete egg (37%) and oak barrels (63%) for 10 months before bottling.

Syrah 56%
Cabernet Sauvignon 11%
Mourvédre 22%
Grenache Noir 11%

Bakermat, meaning “birth-place” or “cradle” in Dutch, pays homage to Joostenberg, home of the Myburgh family for generations. This is the premium red wine from the estate and every effort has been taken to ensure that it is a genuine expression of the Joostenberg terroir.

All grapes were hand-picked. The Cabernet Sauvignon was de-stemmed and the others were partially de-stemmed. Fermentation occured in open-topped tanks and the wine was then matured in 500L French oak barrels for the first 12 months. Thereafter matured 50 % in concrete and 50% in 500L barrels for another 12 months.

A celebrated sweet dessert wine from Joostenberg Estate, known for its consistent quality. Made from organically farmed, unirrigated Chenin Blanc grapes (35-year-old vines), this 2024 vintage underwent whole-bunch pressing and natural yeast fermentation and maturation in oak barrels. Expect a golden straw colour with ripe apple and tarte tatin notes, balanced sweetness, and refreshing acidity.

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This mixed case features two bottles of each of their wines:

‘Family Blend’ 2022
‘Klippe Kou’ Syrah 2021
‘Die Agteros’ Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
‘Fairhead’ 2023
‘Philip Albert’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
‘Bakermat’ 2021

Enjoy a diverse range of styles, from Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and the iconic Family Blend, there’s something for everyone here!