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Tales from our Farm

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!

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating South Africa’s Shiraz at Fairview

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating South Africa’s Shiraz at Fairview Happy National Shiraz Day! There are grape varieties you make wine with. And then there are the ones that become part of your story. At Fairview, Shiraz has always been one of the latter. It was…

Goat's Cheese Benefits: Why It's So Good For You

Goat’s Cheese Benefits: Why It’s So Good For You At Fairview, goat’s cheese isn’t just a product; it’s part of our story, going back more than 40 years. It all started with a small herd of Saanen goats and grew into what is now one…

National Wine Challenge | Fairview Celebrates Top 100 and Double Platinum Wins

Fairview Celebrates Top 100 and Double Platinum Wins at the National Wine Challenge Fairview has once again been recognised amongst South Africa’s best at the National Wine Challenge, with four wines earning the competition’s highest accolade of Top 100 and Double Platinum status. In addition,…

Shiraz, Shanks and Comedy: Nik Rabinowitz Returns to Fairview This July

Shiraz, Shanks and Comedy: Nik Rabinowitz Returns to Fairview This July A winter favourite, Fairview Shiraz & Shanks, returns to the slopes of Fairview this July, this time with an extra helping of laughter. On Saturday, 25 July 2026, Fairview’s Goatshed Restaurant will host Shiraz…

Introducing Babelas Bok Kaas!

BREAKING NEWS!! We’ve discovered that goats fed on wine produce a cheese that may prevent a hangover! It’s not something we expected to say out loud, but here we are. Over the past year, we’ve been working with a small group of researchers studying how…

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 WineThere’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 cheese—is what sets…