Fairview Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2006

Eenzaamheid is ownded by Christo Briers-Louw, whose family has owned this land since 1775. Christo is a dedicated farmer, who has an intimate knowledge of the soils of Paarl. The gravely, decomposed shale soils of Paarl allow Shiraz to ripen without irrigation, producing wines of great expression and concentration.

This wine was previously known at Solitude Shiraz. Read more »

Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2005

The Swartland (Black Land) region of the Cape gets its name from the indigenous veld “Rhinoceros Veld” which has a natural dark shade. This region has been farmed since the early 1700, by free burghers who were settled by the Dutch East India Company to provide supplies for the company’s ships sailing to the spice islands in the east. Wild animals often preyed on the burghers’ sheep, and competed for food and water. This provided an excuse to defy the administrators of the Cape, and start wine production in this region. The Jakkalsfontein vineyards are situated around a spring where, to this day, the eerie evening calls of black-backed jackals can be heard. Old unirrigated bush vines produce bunches of Shiraz grapes with small berries, resulting in a concentrated berry and spice laden wine with a long finish.
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Fairview Pegleg Carignan 2008

The Basson family, who have farmed at Die Slot for three generations, were one of the first families to plant Carignan in South Africa. At 17 years of age, Cobus Basson was helping his father plant vines when a tractor overturned and rolled onto him, causing the loss of a leg. Being a man of great humour and spirit, he is affectionately known amongst local farmers as “Houtbeen” (Pegleg) Basson. Pegleg Carignan is a bold, spirited wine with enormous character and depth of flavour, oozing with the essence of soil and sunshine. Carignan has found its natural home in South Africa, producing a spicy and expressive wine. A great compliment to Houtbeen himself.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Mourvèdre 2008

This variety is well suited to warm South African terroir and has been passionately pursued by Charles Back as he firmly believes in its potential. Our Mourvèdre is an elegant, medium bodied wine and shows a lovely balance of pepper spice and ripe fruit. Read more »

Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2009

This wine was a world first from Fairview. Pinotage and Viognier are co-fermented, in much the same way that Shiraz is treated in the south of France. This softens the Pinotage and elevates the fruit, while adding a subtle fragrance to this approachable and generous wine. Read more »

Fairview Darling Chenin Blanc 2010

The grapes for this wine are from a bushvine vineyard on the west facing hills outside Darling, at approximately 300m above sea level. Read more »

Fairview Rosé 2010

Although Rosé is often seen as being fun and easy drinking, it can be one of the more rewarding wines to make.This is a fantastic food wine in that it is versatile when it comes to pairing. Read more »

Fairview Sauvignon Blanc 2010

The grapes used to produce Fairview Sauvignon Blanc are harvested from our cool vineyards at Darling, on the west coast of South Africa. Grapes from this area have exceptional character and fresh flavours, creating a balanced, food-friendly style of Sauvignon Blanc. Read more »

La Capra Chenin Blanc 2010

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise.

5 STARS in UK DECANTER MAGAZINE – April 2011 edition

“Cool and complex nose of ripe stone fruit, herbs, guava, nettles and pear. Some attractive grip and distinct skin contact apparent on the palate. A fresh, vibrant and fruity wine with chalky minerality, excellent balance and a long juicy finish.”
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La Capra Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

La Capra Malbec 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

La Capra Merlot 2008

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz 2001

In the vineyard: This dry farmed vineyard was planted in 1995, using Shiraz clone SH9A, grafted onto rootstock R110. The deep Glenrosa soil type, retains soil moisture well, and ripens the crop early without stressing, during our long hot summers. Planted in a North – Westerly facing rocky outcrop, the vines are pruned to a “bosstok” or bush vine. Depending on the growth, the vine is pruned to between 3 and 5 bearers per vine. Summer canopy management including a topping, which will reduce wind damage and green cropping at 80% veraison to ensure even ripening. The vineyard is regularly visited during the ripening period and tested by tasting, visual and analytical examination to determine exact picking date. Read more »

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz 2002

In the vineyard: This dry farmed vineyard was planted in 1995, using Shiraz clone SH9A, grafted onto rootstock R110. The deep Glenrosa soil type, retains soil moisture well, and ripens the crop early without stressing, during our long hot summers. Planted in a North – Westerly facing rocky outcrop, the vines are pruned to a “bosstok” or bush vine. Depending on the growth, the vine is pruned to between 3 and 5 bearers per vine. Summer canopy management including a topping, which will reduce wind damage and green cropping at 80% veraison to ensure even ripening. The vineyard is regularly visited during the ripening period and tested by tasting, visual and analytical examination to determine exact picking date. Read more »

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz 2003

Harvest date: 11 February 2003 In the vineyard: This dry farmed vineyard was planted in 1995, using Shiraz clone SH9A, grafted onto rootstock R110. The deep Glenrosa soil type, retains soil moisture well, and ripens the crop early without stressing, during our long hot summers. Planted in a North – Westerly facing rocky outcrop, the vines are pruned to a “bosstok” or bush vine. Depending on the growth, the vine is pruned to between 3 and 5 bearers per vine. Summer canopy management including a topping, which will reduce wind damage and green cropping at 80% veraison to ensure even ripening. The vineyard is regularly visited during the ripening period and tested by tasting, visual and analytical examination to determine exact picking date. Read more »

Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2002

Harvest Date: February 2002 Oenological Treatment: The grapes were harvested full ripe 26.6 degrees balling on the 14th February 2002. Destalked and lightly crushed into stainless steel fermenters. After initial natural fermentation, we inoculated with selected Rhone yeasts to ensure a complete fermentation. After a week of post fermentation maceration, we press and transfer to barrels for malolactic fermentation, where the wine is left to age for 16 months. Periodic racking ensures the clarity and stability of the wine and therefore no filtration is needed prior to bottling. Read more »

Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2003

Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2002

Harvest Date: Mid February 2002 In the vineyard:

Planted in 1996, 2 clones of SH1 and SH21, were grafted on R99 rootstock. The soil type, Swartland, is a deep uniform decomposed shale with excellent water retention and allows these unirrigated vines to easily ripen the crop without stressing, during our usually hot, dry summers. The extended Perold trellis system, planted in a South West – North East row direction on a westerly facing slope is well positioned to ensure maximal cooling from prevailing summer winds. Sufficient aeration also drastically reduce possible vineyard diseases. Straw is packed in every second row, to form a deep mulch. This helps to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay. The mulch also improves soil microbe activity and root development. Strict winter pruning (8 – 10 two-eye bearer per running meter), and summer canopy management (2 shoots per bearer and 3 tip actions) ensure a well balanced crop, that reaches good phenolic ripeness. A final crop thinning at 80% verasion also ensure a even ripeness. The vineyard is regularly visited during the ripening period and tested by taste, visual and analytical examination to determine exact picking date.

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Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2003

Harvest Date: Mid February 2003 In the vineyard:

Planted in 1996, two clones of SH1 and SH21, were grafted on R99 rootstock. The soil type, Swartland, is a deep uniform decomposed shale with excellent water retention and allows these unirrigated vines to easily ripen the crop without stressing, during our usually hot, dry summers. The extended Perold trellis system, planted in a South West – North East row direction on a westerly facing slope is well positioned to ensure maximal cooling from prevailing summer winds. Sufficient aeration also drastically reduces possible vineyard diseases. Straw is packed in every second row, to form a deep mulch. This helps to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay. The mulch also improves soil microbe activity and root development. Strict winter pruning (8 – 10 two-eye bearer per running meter), and summer canopy management (2 shoots per bearer and 3 tip actions) ensure a well balanced crop, that reaches good phenolic ripeness. A final crop thinning at 80% vêraison also ensure an even ripeness. The vineyard is regularly visited during the ripening period and tested by taste, visual and analytical examination to determine exact picking date.

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Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2004

Fairview Cyril Back 2005

The first vintage of the Cyril Back is a barrel selection Shiraz from two vineyard sites in Paarl and Stellenbosch. The Stellenbosch fruit was from a south facing vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains, at 350-400m above sea level. These soils are a combination of Hutton, Oakleaf and Tukulu soils derived from granite parent rock. This 8 year old vineyard is trellised, and receives minimal irrigation as the soils have good water retention. Read more »

Fairview Barbera 2008

With the maturation of our Barbera vineyards, we have decided to introduce this varietal under our standard Fairview label. A combination of grapes from Paarl and the Swartland regions. Read more »

La Capra Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise.

Listen to South African wine and food writer Michael Olivier’s thoughts on this wine by clicking here. Read more »

Fairview Pinotage 2007

Pinotage is an important part of the Fairview range of wines, with vineyards planted on various soil types in a number of regions. The wine is gently oaked and emphasizes the ripe fruit flavours of the variety. Read more »

Fairview La Beryl Blanc 2009

La Beryl Blanc is a traditional straw wine or vin de paille style dessert wine. The grapes are allowed to dry on straw mats prior to fermentation, raising the sugar levels and intensifying the flavours. This wine is named to honour my late mother, Beryl Back. Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Oom Pagel Semillon 2007

As a young boy, I spent hours listening to the anecdotes of an old man who we affectionately called Oom Pagel (Uncle Pagel). He was a handsome man with a drooping moustache, a descendent of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape by the Dutch. I was fascinated by his stories which spanned a century of the life and times at Fairview. These stories instilled in me a love of the land and a respect for the people who worked it. Between all these stories, Oom Pagel still found time to grow champion vegetables. Oom Pagel’s 12 children were born at Fairview, and a number of his grand and great-grand children live and work with us today. Semillon was Oom Pagel’s favourite grape, so it is fitting that we honour him with this wine.
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Fairview Caldera 2007

A Calderata is the traditional Catalan upright earthenware pot used for the preparation of deep, flavourful dishes. This wine is a perfect match for these, as well as the rustic flavours of Cape Mediterranean cooking. Read more »

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz 2005

At 33°44’ latitude 18°48’ longitude, the surveyor general’s trigonometric beacon 194 rises above a mound of ancient metamorphic shale. Formerly the bed of a primordial ocean, these shales were blasted into a mound by the heating actions of magma penetrating close to the earth’s surface. The Dreyer family has farmed in Paarl since 1705. Willie, the present generation Dreyer farmer, has an intimate knowledge of dry land farming. Unirrigated bush vines battle through large, flat, grey shale stone. The roots must claw their way deep beneath the rock in search of moisture and nutrients. Nature and the farmer work a double shift: the Glenrosa soils of Paarl encourage grape bunches with tiny berries; the vines are pruned to bear a small crop. The joint result is a wine of considerable concentration and distinction.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2008

As Pinotage is South Africa’s very own grape, I have spent a large part of my life in pursuit of locations that express the uniqueness and show-stopping ability of this variety. During my travels I found many beautiful and unusual settings for Pinotage. I also met up with other Pinotage fanatics along the way. Our combined enthusiasm for what our country can best produce is reflected in Primo Pinotage.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Pegleg Carignan 2006

The Basson family, who have farmed at Die Slot for three generations, were one of the first families to plant Carignan in South Africa. At 17 years of age, Cobus Basson was helping his father plant vines when a tractor overturned and rolled onto him, causing the loss of a leg. Being a man of great humour and spirit, he is affectionately known amongst local farmers as “Houtbeen” (Pegleg) Basson. Pegleg Carignan is a bold, spirited wine with enormous character and depth of flavour, oozing with the essence of soil and sunshine. Carignan has found its natural home in South Africa, producing a spicy and expressive wine. A great compliment to Houtbeen himself.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2007

As Pinotage is South Africa’s very own grape, I have spent a large part of my life in pursuit of locations that express the uniqueness and show-stopping ability of this variety. During my travels I found many beautiful and unusual settings for Pinotage. I also met up with other Pinotage fanatics along the way. This wine is a result of one such encounter with a grower by the name of Jan Greef. Our combined enthusiasm for what our country can best produce is reflected in Primo Pinotage.
Charles Back

Fairview Pegleg Carignan 2005

The Basson family, who have farmed at Die Slot for three generations, were one of the first families to plant Carignan in South Africa. At 17 years of age, Cobus Basson was helping his father plant vines when a tractor overturned and rolled onto him, causing the loss of a leg. Being a man of great humour and spirit, he is affectionately known amongst local farmers as “Houtbeen” (Pegleg) Basson. Pegleg Carignan is a bold, spirited wine with enormous character and depth of flavour, oozing with the essence of soil and sunshine. Carignan has found its natural home in South Africa, producing a spicy and expressive wine. A great compliment to Houtbeen himself.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2004

As Pinotage is South Africa’s very own grape, I have spent a large part of my life in pursuit of locations that express the uniqueness and show-stopping ability of this variety. During my travels I found many beautiful and unusual settings for Pinotage. I also met up with other Pinotage fanatics along the way. This wine is a result of one such encounter with a grower by the name of Jan Greef. Our combined enthusiasm for what our country can best produce is reflected in Primo Pinotage.

Charles Back

Fairview Viognier Special Late Harvest 2009

Having been the first to introduce Viognier in South Africa we have had opportunities to try interesting styles with this varietal. This Special Late Harvest is the first to be made using Viognier and the wine really accentuates the fragrance of the grape. Read more »

Fairview Viognier Special Late Harvest 2008

Having been the first to introduce Viognier in South Africa we have had opportunities to try interesting styles with this varietal. This Special Late Harvest is the first to be made using Viognier and the wine really accentuates the fragrance of the grape.

Fairview Viognier Special Late Harvest 2007

This is the first time that we have made a special late harvest, and it is appropriate that it is from a varietal that we know so well. The low yielding viognier vines have allowed us to produce a rich and concentrated wine.

Fairview La Beryl Rouge 2004

It’s the red stablemate of the La Beryl Blanc. In this case, it’s shiraz grapes that are handpicked and laid out on straw-lined racks in a shed rigged up with large fans to help air-dry the berries. After about a month the grapes have shrivelled up, leaving raisin-like berries. Only a single barrel of a sweet, intensely flavoured wine is made after a light pressing and natural fermentation in old French oak barrels. The La Beryl Rouge, with its distinctive aromas and flavours of ripe plums and coffee, is made less sweet than the La Beryl Blanc.

Fairview La Beryl Blanc 2006

Fairview La Beryl, a traditional handcrafted straw wine, personifies the quintessence of grape. The grapes were carefully hand harvested into small baskets and transferred to an old barn where they were delicately laid out on beds of straw to desiccate. Eventually the bunches lost about 75% of their volume, intensifying flavour and sweetness. The grapes were gently pressed and the juice fermented in French oak barrels. La Beryl is fragrant, succulent and crisp, a sumptuous dessert wine of balance and finesse. I am proud to honour my late mother with this wine – Charles Back.

Fairview La Beryl Blanc 2008

La Beryl Blanc is a traditional straw wine or vin de paille style dessert wine. The grapes are allowed to dry on straw mats prior to fermentation, raising the sugar levels and intensifying the flavours. This wine is named to honour my late mother, Beryl Back. Charles Back Read more »

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz 2004

Unirrigated bush vines battle through large, flat, grey shale stone. The roots must claw their way deep beneath the rock in search of moisture and nutrients. Nature and the farmer work a double shift: the Glenrosa soils of Paarl encourage grape-bunches with tiny berries; the vines are pruned to bear a small crop. The joint result is a wine of considerable concentration and distinction.

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2003

As Pinotage is South Africa’s very own grape, I have spent a large part of my life in pursuit of locations that express the uniqueness and show-stopping ability of this variety. During my travels I found many beautiful and unusual settings for Pinotage. I also met up with other Pinotage fanatics along the way. This wine is a result of one such encounter with a grower by the name of Jan Greef.

Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2004

The Swartland (Black Land) region of the Cape gets its name from the indigenous veld “Rhinoceros Veld” which has a natural dark shade. This region has been farmed since the early 1700, by free burghers who were settled by the Dutch East India Company to provide supplies for the company’s ships sailing to the spice islands in the east. Wild animals often preyed on the burghers’ sheep, and competed for food and water. This provided an excuse to defy the administrators of the Cape, and start wine production in this region. The Jakkalsfontein vineyards are situated around a spring where, to this day, the eerie evening calls of black-backed jackals can be heard. Old unirrigated bush vines produce bunches of Shiraz grapes with small berries, resulting in a concentrated berry and spice laden wine with a long finish.
Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Weisser Riesling 2009

Weisser Riesling grapes are harvested from our vineyards on the hills near the town of Darling. These vineyards are some 300 metres above sea level and are cooled by breezes from the Atlantic ocean. The wine shows a lovely fragrance and balanced fruit. Read more »

Fairview Cyril Back 2006

“This wine was made to honour my late father, Cyril Back, who introduced handcrafted winemaking at Fairview.” Charles Back Read more »

Fairview Weisser Riesling 2008

Weisser Riesling grapes are harvested from our vineyards on the hills near the town of Darling. These vineyards are some 300 metres above sea level and are cooled by breezes from the Atlantic ocean. The wine shows a lovely fragrance and balanced fruit. Read more »

La Capra Chardonnay 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

La Capra Chenin Blanc 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is sourced from two of our vineyards, one in Stellenbosch and one in Darling. The careful blending of the grapes from these different terroirs results in a classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon with well rounded fruit flavours an gentle oaking. Read more »

Fairview Caldera 2006

Caldera is a blend of Grenache vines (46%); Mourvèdre (27%) and Shiraz (27%). The Grenache is predominantly from a 64 year old Swartland vineyard. The fruit was hand harvested early morning, the berries hand sorted and fermented in 2000 litre open top French Oak vats (stukvate) using Rhone yeasts. Hand punching was done twice daily and the wine was basket pressed. The individual components were matured in 2nd to 4th fill French Oak for 14 months, then blended and bottled unfined and with a very light filtration.

Caldera has developed a unique style over the past years. This is a wine that shows lovely deep fruit and evolved tannins and typical southern Rhone character. There is depth and concentration, but it is not overly showy. This is one of my favourite wines at Fairview, and is made to be appreciated, savoured and enjoyed. Anthony de Jager

Fairview Stellenbosch Merlot 2008

Our Stellenbosch vineyards provide the fruit for this Merlot, with upfront plum fruit flavours. It shows lovely supple tannins, making it an excellent food partner. Read more »

Fairview Caldera 2005

Oenological Treatment:

Caldera is a blend of Grenache vines (50%); Mourvèdre (25%); Shiraz (25%). The Grenache is from a vineyard of 53 year old vines. The fruit was hand harvested early morning, the berries hand sorted and fermented in open French Oak vats. The individual components are matured in French Oak for 14 months, then blended and bottled using no fining and very light filtration.

La Capra Viognier 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview Chardonnay 2009

Fragrant aromas of apple and quince on the nose, accompanied by hints of cashew nut. The palate light but intense, with creamy dessert apples and moments of crisp citrus. The oaking is delicate adding rich texture and attractive toasted nut character. Read more »

Fairview Chardonnay 2008

Fairview’s 2008 Chardonnay is produced using grapes from our vineyards in Darling and Paarl. The fruit from hese two diverse sites offer crisp, fresh flavours and rich palate-roundness respectively. Read more »

Fairview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008

This classic blend of noble white varietals is a recent addition to the Fairview range. It is made using harvested primarily from our cool climate vineyards on the hills outside the Western Cape town of Darling. Read more »

La Capra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

La Capra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview Mourvèdre 2007

This variety is well suited to the Paarl and Swartland terroir and has been passionately pursued by Charles Back as he firmly believes in its potential. Our Mourvèdre is an elegant, medium bodied wine and shows a lovely balance of pepper spice and ripe fruit. Read more »

Fairview Darling Chenin Blanc 2009

This unwooded Chenin Blanc is produced exclusively from grapes from our hilltop vineyards at Darling. These vineyards are cooled by breezes from the Atlantic Ocean which can be seen just a few kilometres away. The cool-site crispness is well balanced by fragrant fruit flavours. Read more »

Fairview Rosé 2009

Our Rosé is made in the traditional saignée method where the first juice from red grapes is allowed to run off freely after just six to 12 hours of skin contact. This gives our Rosé its beautiful deep colour and vibrant fruit flavours. Read more »

Fairview Semillon 2001

A rich, barrel fermented Semillon from a warm vintage in Paarl. This wine shows good ageing potential as can often characterise Semillon. Read more »

Fairview Rosé 2008

Our Rosé is made in the traditional saignée method where the first juice from red grapes is allowed to run off freely after just six to 12 hours of skin contact. This gives our Rosé its beatiful deep colour and vibrant fruit flavours. Read more »

Fairview Cabernet Franc 2002

Single varietal bottling of Cabernet Franc showing the varietal’s accessible nature. Read more »

Fairview Sauvignon Blanc 2009

The grapes used to produce 2009 Fairview Sauvignon Blanc are harvested mainly from our cool vineyards at Darling, supplemented by grapes from a vineyard outside Malmesbury in the Swartland. By carefully blending the wine from these two areas our winemakers emphasize certain aspects of the terroir from each area to produce a balanced, food-friendly style of Sauvignon Blanc. Read more »

La Capra Malbec 2008

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview Pinotage 2008

Pinotage is an important part of the Fairview range of wines, with vineyards planted on various soil types in a number of regions. The wine is gently oaked and emphasizes the ripe fruit flavours of the variety. Read more »

Fairview Pinotage 2009

Pinotage is an important part of the Fairview range of wines, with vineyards planted on various soil types in a number of regions. The wine is gently oaked and emphasizes the ripe fruit flavours of the variety.

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Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2008

This wine was a world first from Fairview. Pinotage and Viognier are co-fermented, in much the same way that Shiraz is treated in the south of France. This softens the Pinotage and elevates the fruit, while adding a subtle fragrance to this approachable and generous wine. Read more »

Fairview Malbec 2001

A bold Malbec, with sweet, ripe fruit balanced by a clean acidity. Read more »

Fairview Sangiovese 2008

A cool climate style Sangiovese, with grapes mainly from vineyards near Darling. Lovely focused fruit flavours and a clean, food-friendly acidity. Read more »

Fairview Shiraz 2008

“My father and grandfather planted Shiraz at Fairview as they felt that it would be well suited to the terroir in Paarl. In those days it was not popular or widely planted in this country and these early efforts went a long way to establishing Shiraz as a variety with huge potential.  Early Fairview Shiraz bottlings from the 1970s are still drinking beautifully today and over the past three decades Shiraz has formed a cornerstone of our range both as a single varietal or as part of a blend. It continues to be our benchmark varietal.” Charles Back GOLD MEDAL WINNER AT CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2010 Read more »

Fairview Shiraz 2007

“My father and grandfather planted Shiraz at Fairview as they felt that it would be well suited to the terroir in Paarl. Iin those days it was not popular or widely planted in this country and these early efforts went a long way to establishing Shiraz as a variety with huge potential.  Early Fairview Shiraz bottlings from the 1970s are still drinking beautifully today and over the past three decades Shiraz has formed a cornerstone of our range both as a single varietal or as part of a blend. It continues to be our benchmark varietal.” Charles Back Read more »

Fairview SMV 2002

So-named for its combination of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier, Fairview’s SMV was one of the first ‘Rhône blends’ produced in South Africa. This wine was made in a traditional fashion. The three varieties were crushed together and matured for 14 months in a mixture of French and American oak. Read more »

Fairview Viognier 2008

Fairview was the first in South Africa to plant and bottle Viognier and have now been producing this wine for over 10 years. With gentle oaking and careful site selection, our winemakers look to emphasize the complex fruit flavours and fragrance that characterise Viognier. Read more »

La Capra Pinotage 2009

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

La Capra Pinotage 2008

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »

Fairview Zinfandel 2002

This Zinfandel was produced from a vineyard block that was over 20 years old. The wine showed intense concentration with juicy flavours. Read more »

La Capra Shiraz 2008

Fairview presents the amazing tastes, sights and sounds of the La Capra festival. Each glass will transport you to a magical place where the wine flows freely, laughter fills the air and you dance until the sunrise. Read more »