Just Joostenberg

Joostenberg

I like that this farm makes wine & bacon. It's like a dream come true & I want to visit it - soon.

WHITE:

•       Joostenberg Family Blend White 2012: Organic, sauvy nose, Cheniny sherbet, dry taste. Chenin, Viognier, Roussanne. Apricot, weight & acidity, Lisa wine. Subtle richness, holistic, more Viognier

•       Joostenberg Fairhead White 2010: Light, jasmine, peaches. Chenin, Viognier, Roussanne. Buttery, apricot, French oak, richness, textured mouthfeel, thatch, drunk raisin aftertaste, honey, more Chenin (**)

RED:

•       Joostenberg Family Blend Red 2011: Red jelly beans & Wine Gums. Shiraz, Merlot, Cab, Mourvedre, Touriege National, Viognier. Mediciney, spice, dry, cough syrup, separate fermentation, serve with fatty foods
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•       Joostenberg Syrah 2010: 2% Viognier, candy floss, very barrelly, strong alcohol, strong tannins, chalky (stalks), subtle creaminess. Good with fatty meats. Ballsy, savoury, needs a build-up (/)
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•      Joostenberg Bakermat Red 2010: Cab Sauv, Syrah. Tanniny, lead, board dusters, bitterness in the cheek, very dry, leathery, savoury, darkness.

Words of Wine Wisdom:

•        Can age Chenin
•       Awesome Deli on farm
•      Roussanne = russet = pink grapes
•      Grapes are fermented together for Family White
•      Shiraz = Syrah (original name)
•      Bakermat = centre of something
•       Small, pea-sized fruit = midget grapes