Red Wines
Fairview Barbera 2009
Posted in Red WinesWith 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
Posted in Red WinesFairview 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 Merlot 2009
Posted in Red WinesThis Merlot is predominantly from our farm, Houmoed, in the southern hills of Stellenbosch, some 8km from the False Bay coast. This vineyard is predominantly on gravelly soils (koffieklip). The vines were planted in 2000 and are trellised on the extended Perold system. Read more »
Fairview Mourvèdre 2009
Posted in Red Wines, WinesThis 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 Petite Sirah 2008
Posted in Red WinesFairview 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 2006
Posted in Red WinesOne of the noble Bordeaux varieties, Petit Verdot is usually encountered as a blending partner in Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines. The grape adds structure and spice to the blend. In Paarl the grapes ripen sufficiently to make a brooding and textured wine. Read more »
Fairview Pinotage 2010
Posted in Red WinesPinotage 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.
Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2010
Posted in Red Wines, WinesThis 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 Shiraz 2009
Posted in Red Wines“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 Read more »
Fairview Tannat 2007
Posted in Red WinesTannat 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 »
Fairview Sangiovese 2009
Posted in Red WinesA cool climate style Sangiovese, with grapes mainly from vineyards near Darling. Lovely focused fruit flavours and a clean, food-friendly acidity. Read more »
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