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Fairview Barbera 2008

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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 »

Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Fairview Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is again sourced exclusively from our Stellenbosch vineyards, on the farm named Houmoed. This wine is made in a classic style, with flavours and aromas characteristic of this noble grape. Read more »

Fairview Stellenbosch Merlot 2008

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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 Mourvèdre 2007

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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 Petite Sirah 2008

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Fairview was the first farm to bottle South African Petite Sirah and this is the second vintage of this wine. The grape has already shown itself to be well suited to the soils of the Cape and its inky black colour and deep, spicy aromas are both expressive and intriguing. Read more »

Fairview Petit Verdot 2007

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We have Petit Verdot planted at our vineyards in Stellenbosch and have been producing wines from this nobel varietal in small volumes for a number of years. In the past it has been included in our blends but we have always bottled a small amount as a single varietal. With the maturing vineyards the wines have continued to improve and we have decided to release this promising bottling. Read more »

Fairview Pinotage 2009

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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 Viognier 2009

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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 Sangiovese 2008

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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

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“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

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Fairview Tannat 2007

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Tannat is a varietal that shows potential in South Africa and we have planted vineyards in a number of prime sites. The bold Tannins that characterise this variety are balanced by this wines concentrated lush fruit flavours. Read more »