Throughout the year, we host a curated calendar of themed wine dinners, guided farm walks, hands-on cooking workshops and seasonal celebrations. Click on an event to book, or email kraalrestaurant@joostenberg.co.za for enquiries.
COOKING SKILL WORKSHOPS
9 May – Sauces
20 June – Knife Skills
FARM WALKS
14 March • 11 April • 2 May • 12 September • 3 October • 7 November
WINE DINNERS
20 March – Sea & Cellar Supper
31 July – Klippe Kou Syrah & Lamb Supper
11 September – Philip Albert Cab & Steak Supper
This wine is a tribute to my mother, Gillian Fairhead, who loved flowers and planted the beautiful gardens on Joostenberg. In most vintages we use all the white varieties that we grow on the estate to capture the essence of Joostenberg and this was once again the...
Wine can be a very serious, intellectual thing even if it’s main function is to quench thirst, taste damn fine and act as a social lubricant. I’m more than happy to partake in high-brow wine conversations if the time is right but I’m also more than happy to just enjoy...
While I wouldn’t say winter on the farm is quiet, it does seem as if there is more time available to get things done. The main winter activity is pruning and if this is delayed by a few days here and there due to rain or another task that is prioritized we always seem...
Mixed herd of cattle and sheep grazing in Syrah vineyards (block Sh3, 2000)As regenerative farming gains popularity cute pics of animals grazing in vineyards seem to be trending. What is this all about? Is it just an Instagram ploy or is there more to it? I can’t...