Rosé Mixed Case 2026

Joostenberg’s debut Rosé is a demonstration of regenerative viticulture, made from organic Mourvèdre and Syrah nurtured by winter sheep grazing. Fermented in concrete "eggs" and stainless steel, Song of the Soil is a pure, minimalist tribute to the granite and clay shale terroir that defines the estate.

Pouring a delicate pale salmon, this wine balances vibrant pomegranate and watermelon aromas with a subtle, leesy creaminess. At a gentle 11.88% alcohol, it is a dry and textured expression that trades typical sweetness for refined elegance and a deep sense of place.

An unashamed expression of Pinot Noir, built on shape, texture and longevity rather than colour.

Fruit from Durbanville is for precision and brightness, Robertson contributing depth with and Stellenbosch structure.

Only the first 400 litres per ton are used for colour extraction, resulting in a very subtle hue. The palate is pure Pinot Noir: sour cherry, savoury spice and broad, confident structure. Pinot Noir loves time on cork, and this wine shows the reward, opening beautifully in the glass, with both freshness and gravitas.

The name ‘Birdsong’ nods both to Pieter’s long love affair with sparkling wine, and to Sebastian Faulks’ novel – a quiet reference to patience, time, and devotion.

“100% Pinot Noir. 57% of grapes from Napier, 28% Durbanville, 15% Stellenbosch. Primary fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and ceramic pots. 55 months on the lees. Complex aromatics of red cherry, orange, rose, underpinned by yeasty complexity and subtle notes of mushroom and earth. The palate shows good fruit weight, pleasantly sour acidity and a fine mousse before a dry finish. There’s a vinous, multi-dimensional quality here that SA sparkling pinks rarely achieve. Alc: 11.63%.” - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

The Makeba Bubbly, inspired by Mama Africa as a collaboration project with her Pinot Noir grape grower, embodies the spirit of Africa: Bright and Beautiful.

Pinot Noir 67% | Chardonnay 33%
Hemel-En-Aarde Ridge

Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the grapes were gently pressed and fermented before spending four years on the lees to develop its complex character.

Named the Makeba Cap Classique Brut, this wine is inspired by the spirit of "Mama Africa," embodying brightness and elegance.The bottle's unique label art is inspired by the African dot-painting style, Kika Ọnà.

“Grapes from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. 67% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay. Four years on the lees. Strawberry, peach and a hint of yeasty complexity on the nose. The palate is full and round with fine, creamy mousse – a residual sugar of 7.2g/l provides guilty pleasure.”

- Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

For Jurgen, the various types of facial hair represent the three styles of red wine: red (beard), rosé (clean skin), and light red (moustache). This wine is a light, playful red, with a colour that's a mix between a pink and a light ruby, just like a "pink moustache." It’s a great wine to drink on a warm summer’s day next to the pool. A blend of 48% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, and 17% Mourvèdre. The Cinsault and Syrah were cold-soaked and pressed as fermentation began, while the Mourvèdre was direct-pressed. All components were aged for a brief five months in barrels, with some kept in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant fruit character. The result is a bright and fresh wine that showcases the delicate red fruit and natural acidity of the vintage.

17% of the Chardonnay is from the 2022 vintage and was fermented in 600l 4th-fill Stockinger barrels from Austria. The remaining Chardonnay component from the 2023 vintage was fermented in cement tanks. The Pinot Noir was whole bunch pressed to ensure a gentle extraction. After settling, the free run juice was fermented in stainless steel.

The wine was on lees for 19 months (7 months more than minimum for Cap Classique) giving lovely texture and a fine bubble.

Jane's tasting notes:  "Pale salmon in colour. Nose full of bright citrus, intense raspberry, rose petal and a hint of spice. The palate is tangy and vibrant with a fine mousse and a refreshing, dry finish."

The first wine named Break A Leg was from Van Loggerenberg Wine's maiden vintage 2016. Lukas ripped his knee apart in an accident just prior to this first solo harvest. He had already borrowed heavily to get the money together for the first vintage of Van Loggerenberg Wines, so his good friend David Sadie (of David & Nadia fame) suggested that Lukas make a rosé-styled wine to help with the hospital bills, and Break A Leg was born.

Lukas