White Wines

Fairview Chardonnay 2010

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This Chardonnay is from our vineyards in Darling and is made in a style that makes the most of this sites fresh fruit flavours. Restrained use of oak adds a depth and complexity making it an excellent food partner. Read more »

Fairview Darling Chenin Blanc 2011

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

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Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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

Fairview Riesling 2010

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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. This wine is produced in an off-dry style.

A change in regulation in South Africa now allows us to label true Riesling as exactly that, dropping the Rhine or Weisser prefix. This was used in the past to differentiate the true Riesling from Crouchen Blanc, which is also known as Paarl or Cape Riesling in South Africa. Read more »

Fairview Viognier 2009

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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 »