Joostenberg Wines

Family Blend Red

Family Blend Red

Family Blend Red
  • 67% Syrah, 19% Mourvédre, 9% Grenache Noir, 4% Touriga Nacional
  • Vineyard located in the south-western part of the Paarl region, with vine age varying from 5-21 years
  • Decomposed granite and clay shale, with the ocean about 18 miles away
  • Hand harvested
  • Partially destemmed and then fermented in small open top tanks
  • Aged for 9 months in seasoned oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
  • Then the various batches were blended and the wine was aged for a further 6 months

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Paarl
Appellation:
Paarl
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-JST-02-22 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Decanter
Score
91
Date
2026-03-15
"Sappy, kelp-like aromas intermingle with white pepper and fennel herbs. Spicy and energetic with very fine tannins. Rosehip and plum, sweetly fruited with a long, velvety finish."
James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2025-11-03
"Strawberries, mixed peppercorns and wild herbs on the nose of this peppery red. It,s medium-bodied, savory and juicy. Supple tannins. 67% syrah, 19% mourvedre, 9% grenache and 5% tourga nacional. From organically grown grapes. Sustainable. Drink now."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2026-04-16
"Lavender, rooibos tea and spices accent this red, grounded in a core of cherry and currant. Slender in body yet structured, this firms up with gravelly tannins on the finish, lending impressive presence. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Touriga Nacional. Drink now through 2032.-A.N."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-10-24
"Lustrous crimson. Exceptionally well-mannered blend that's very appetising without an excess of anything. Just pure fruit. No point in cellaring it for too long. VGV (JR)"