Winery JoostenbergFairhead
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Chenin blanc, the Roussanne and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, pork or poultry.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fairhead of Winery Joostenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Fairhead
Pairings that work perfectly with Fairhead
Original food and wine pairings with Fairhead
The Fairhead of Winery Joostenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of whiskey paupiettes, duck legs with cider and small onions or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
Details and technical informations about Winery Joostenberg's Fairhead.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fairhead from Winery Joostenberg are 2016, 2018, 2015, 0 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery Joostenberg
The Winery Joostenberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
