Joostenberg Estate Klippe Kou Syrah 2021
Shiraz / Syrah
Description
Joostenberg Wine Estate is a family-run, organic producer in the Paarl region of the Western Cape, where Mediterranean sunshine, cooling breezes and poor, rocky soils help craft expressive wines with a sense of place. Certified organic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking aim to let vineyard character speak first, with Syrah - especially the Klippe Kou bottling - showcasing the intrinsic intensity that comes from dry-farmed, rock-bound vineyards. The name Klippe Kou (“chewing rocks”) is a local nod to the stony soils that force vines deep and yield concentrated flavour.
Colour: Deep ruby with youthful clarity in the glass.
Nose: The bouquet opens with ripe raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, complemented by savoury fynbos, spicy white pepper and a touch of smoky earth.
Palate: Medium-bodied with vibrant, pure fruit - raspberry and plum - balanced by peppery spice and gentle savoury notes. Textured acidity and moderate, powdery tannins build structure, giving pleasing depth while keeping the wine lively.
Finish: Chalky, savoury finish with lingering spice and a hint of earth-driven minerality.
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Joostenberg Estate Klippe Kou Syrah 2021
- Food Pairing : Joostenberg Estate Klippe Kou Syrah 2021 pairs especially well with dishes that echo its savoury spice and moderate structure. Serve it alongside grilled lamb chops with cracked black pepper and rosemary, where herbal, peppery flavours harmonise; braised beef short ribs with olive and tomato jus, which match the wine’s savoury depth; or roasted wild mushrooms with garlic and thyme, letting earthy, smoky notes resonate with the Syrah’s subtle fynbos character. Its medium body and vibrant acidity also make it a good partner to smoky BBQ beef brisket - the wine’s spice and fruit brightness lifting richer flavours.
- Drink before: Enjoy now through about 2026–2028. Structured yet already approachable with moderate tannins and fresh notes.
- Vintage: 2021
- Manufacturer: Joostenberg
- Region: Paarl, Western Cape
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Winemag.co.za: 91 points.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Poor, rocky soils.
- Sugar Content: 1.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.9%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
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