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We like to keep busy here at Fairview! Be it harvest, kidding season or the release of  a brand new cheese, we always have plenty of news to share and this is where you'll find it!

 

Wine Tasting Near Cape Town: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, or Paarl?

Wine Tasting Near Cape Town: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, or Paarl?   Planning a day of wine tasting near Cape Town is one of the best ways to experience the Cape Winelands. With rolling vineyards, historic towns, and welcoming wine estates, the region offers a rich blend of culture, food,…

Wine Estate Spotlight: Fairview Altesse 2024

Wine Estate Spotlight: Fairview Altesse 2024 Captures Coastal Terroir The Cape Winelands is where flavour, history, and natural beauty converge—rolling vineyards, elegant wine estates, and a sense of adventure in every glass. It’s no surprise that this region has become one of South Africa’s top…

South African Cheese and Wine – Best Pairings and Places to Visit

Discover the Magic of South African Cheese and Wine There’s something magical about the Cape Winelands. Sun-drenched valleys, rolling vineyards, and the unmistakable presence of handcrafted cheese. While South Africa’s reputation for award-winning wines is well established, its thriving artisanal cheese scene, especially goat milk…

Salada Blanc: A Smooth Move on Feta

Salada Blanc: A smooth move on FetaWe’re thrilled to unveil our latest cheese sensation, Salada Blanc. This smooth and creamy feta isn’t just exceptional in salads—though it shines in them—but its versatility extends far beyond that. Having been crowned the Best Danish-Style Feta at the 2024…

Bloemcool Oom Pinnes Semillon 2023 - New Release

Today we are overjoyed to introduce you to a wine inspired by another Fairview icon… Oom Pinnes. Years ago, we made an incredibly well-loved and critically acclaimed wine called Oom Pagel. The wine was an oaked Semillon, affectionately named after a man who worked at…