Song Of The Soil

Pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, sushi, Mediterranean salads, roasted vegetables and light poultry dishes. It also works well as an aperitif or for relaxed outdoor dining.

All vineyards situated on a single property and vary between 26 and 6 years old. Mourvèdre 56%, Syrah 44%. East and west facing at 190m to 205m altitude and 27km from the coast. Soil is a combination of granite and clay shale. In order to optimize the influence of terroir the vineyards are managed according to organic and regenerative principles.

8 months maturation on the lees.

Hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks and a concrete "egg". 56% Mourvedre and 44% Syrah.

Joostenberg is a family-owned Paarl wine estate farmed by the Myburgh family since 1879, with winemaking revived by brothers Tyrrel and Philip Myburgh in 1999. Certified organic since 2012, the estate is particularly known for Chenin Blanc and Syrah, with a focus on natural winemaking, site expression and environmental responsibility.