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...
Photo: Representatives from the industry received the 1659 medal of honour on behalf of the wine workers: From left to right: Dr Ernest Messina (Chairperson, Groot Constantia Board), Katazile Mtshikwana (Oom Tsotsi) (retired wine worker, Koopmanskloof), Awie Adolf (Cellar Master and shareholder, Fairview), Johan Ehlers (Chief...
Have you ever read about the story of our Fairview crest? Our crest embodies all of our values in a timeless design. The crest forms the heart of the entire Fairview range, has a distinctive agricultural feel and conveys the essential elements that encompass Fairview. Here is...
Recently, we planted a new vineyard. As you can imagine, this doesn't happen all that often, so the occasion becomes quite auspicious on the farm. The process may seem straightforward - dig a couple of holes, put some baby grapevines in them and fill the...
When someone asks you to look back on the year, it is often hard to summarize all the activities and experiences in a few sentences. The year bumbles along month to month, and suddenly, as if caught completely unaware, Christmas decorations are adorning all the...
Fairview's Goats Do Roam has got a brand new bag ...
Our Fairview Deli has a tasty new addition! Originally based in Durbanville, French bakery owner Sophie Courchay has joined hands with Fairview to bake up a storm for our deli and Back's restaurant pâtisserie section! Sophie is known for creating incredible and authentic pâtisseries based on...
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...
If you’re like us, cheddar was your first love. Your grilled toastie wasn’t complete without the creamy goodness filling, your macaroni bland without its cheesy soulmate. Originating in the British countryside town of Cheddar where dairies still uphold the country’s 800-year-old tradition, cheddar has pretty...
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...
Saturday, 9th November this year marks International Tempranillo Day - a day we are most definitely celebrating! As big advocates of the Spanish variety, we've used it in a range of our wines, most recently the Fairview Extrano and Fairview Broken Barrel. When reflecting on bringing...
For family proprietors Charles and Raphael, Back is not only their shared, historic surname but also the name of their newest venture together, a restaurant and deli called Back’s, opening next week, 1st November, along the bustling Main Street of Paarl! The exciting new bistro-style eatery...