It's deepest, darkest winter time. We get it. That means it's cold, you don't really want to go outside right? You'd rather stay cosy, inside, curled up under a blanket with a good glass of Fairview wine. And we don't blame you! But the truth...
As the cold winter days arrive in full force, there is one bright silver lining for most school children - the winter term break! While drinking hot chocolate and cosying up under blankets watching family favourite movies definitely sounds tempting, we also know that it...
In 2015, I met Diane de Villiers - a super smart and successful businesswoman with as much drive and passion for her business, that she reminded me of me! Her business - Daily Dish - was ingenious, offering delicious pre-packaged dinner boxes delivered straight to...
Recently, Flight Network included our tasting room in their 'fool-proof' guide to spending 72 hours in Cape Town! We're so excited to find our Fairview Tasting Room among those on the bucket list destinations! . According to Flight Network, which is Canada’s leading online international travel...
After the success of our first ever Harvest Lunch Table last year, this year we will be hosting one Harvest Lunch Table every Saturday during the month of March. This wonderful paddock-to-plate experience is all about bringing the farm’s bountiful produce and fruits of the...
Let your kids get creative this Holiday at our Fairview Farm! We are excited to announce that we have Fern from Art4Kids presenting Kids Art Activities this holiday - EVERY DAY - up and till the 24 December (10.30 - 3pm). Find your way to the Barn...
Last week, we made first mention of our newly opened sister restaurant and deli in Main Road, Paarl. This week, we're excited to give you the full low down. For family proprietors Charles and Raphael, Back is a not only their shared, historic surname but also...
Yes. You read that right! Goat Yoga is now a trend. After first gaining traction in the USA, the animal therapy-meets-exercise concept has been grabbing the attention of everyone, with videos going viral across social media and the key message being about having fun, getting out...
The story of Fairview cheeses starts three decades ago, when Cyril Back purchased his first Saanen dairy goats, setting Fairview on the path to becoming one of South Africa’s leading artisanal cheese producers.[caption id="attachment_6553" align="aligncenter" width="821"] Cyril Back proudly holding some of the first Fairview...
This Sunday, 24th September, marks our National Heritage Day! It is a day when South African's are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context of the great diversity of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that make up the nation of South Africa. It is...
At Fairview, we have a proud history of 'firsts'. Charles Back, the owner of Fairview, is one of the great entrepreneurs and innovators of the wine world – an individual who likes nothing more than swimming against the stream. He joined his father Cyril at the...
As a farm, our goal is simple. We want to cut out the middle man, and sell direct to our visitors. Why? Because we are agriculturally-driven farmers, and believe that we should be able to supply our restaurant, deli and customers with as much paddock...