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.
VINEYARDS & WINERY WALKS
Cost: R180 pp
Led by our winemaking team, each walk offers a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening on the farm and in the cellar, with the experience changing slightly according to the season and current activities. Click the image to book.
DANCE OF THE FOOTNOTE
Cost: R580 pp
After two sold-out shows, Philip Myburgh, Jenny Hall, and Jonny Blundell return to The Kraal with The Dance of the Footnote. Jenny and James perform the songs live, while Philip shares the story behind them. The experience includes a Heritage Day-inspired lunch focused on local flavours, plus a Joostenberg wine tasting on arrival. Additional drinks available to order.
18 September at 18h00 – Unplugged, live music show and 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...