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 Tempranillo to Fairview, Charles shares the story:

“I was eager to introduce Tempranillo to our vineyards, and so in 2003, I planted vines in Darling. 3 years later, the fruit the vines were bearing looked a bit odd, and upon further investigation, we discovered the nursery had accidently given us Tinta Amarela – a variety used to make port! We eventually replanted vines in Paarl, and now have one of  the Tempranillo mother blocks in South Africa” 

Whether you are a new or long-standing fan of the robust grape variety, here are a few things you need to know:

Grape Variety: Tempranillo 
Origin: Spain
Style: Dry red wine
Colour Profile: Ruby red
Flavour Profile: Red fruit (cherry), cinnamon spice; firm tannin structure
Key Regions: Rioja – Spain, Portugal, USA
Food pairing: Tapas, cured meats. Tempranillo is one of the most food friendly wines!

Tempranillo (also known as Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, and Tinta del Pais in Spain, Aragonez or Tinta Roriz in Portugal, and several other synonyms elsewhere) is a black grape variety widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain

Traditionally, Tempranillo is best known as the dominant grape of red Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine. It is popular for providing the framework and ageing ability to many blends, and the flavour of Tempranillo is essentially savoury rather than sweet. For this reason, it pairs with a wide diversity of food.

We love it here at Fairview because it fares particularly well in the heat thanks to its Spanish heritage, and while it is still a stranger of sorts to most, keep an eye on this variety – we’re certain it will be popping up on more and more trendy wine lists in the years to come! Happy International Tempranillo Day!

Fairview Extrano and Broken Barrel are both available on our online shop. Click here.

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“There is no more commercially successful cellar door than Fairview. It is because they constantly innovate every single aspect of the customer experience that they have their success”

With a variety of tasting options on offer, there is something for everyone at Fairview – including the many delicious artisan cheeses on offer. Fairview currently has a host of newly released wines, such as Homtini, Drie Papen Fontein, Bloemcool and Broken Barrel, that are all available to sample. Brand new White Rock cheeses including flavours such as Pear with Caramel and Mango with Ginger are also available for tasting.

THE MAIN TASTING ROOM

The tasting room comprises of a number of tasting pods. This unique pod concept was implemented in 2009 and is aimed at creating a more welcoming and less rigid tasting environment. The pods offer a tasting selection of 6 different wines with dedicated hosts to guide and assist guests. There is a wide variety of wines to choose from, including a selection from more exclusive ranges such as the Single Vineyard Range. Your tasting also includes samplings of 6 to 8 of Fairview’s Jersey milk and goat’s milk cheeses. These are tasted at the deli, allowing guests to enjoy their wine and then move across to the cheese section as they seek out interesting pairings and their particular favourites.

Bookings not required, except for groups over 10 people or more.

BERYL BACK MASTER TASTING ROOM

The Beryl Back tasting room is set apart from the main tasting area and offers 1 hour seated, tutored tastings. This tasting room is managed by highly qualified, experienced tasting hosts. Their passion for wine makes these educational tastings highly sought after. The team puts together various tasting options and recommendations, including pairing wines and cheeses. However, guests are welcome to choose from a wide selection of wines, including flagship and Single Vineyard bottlings.

Tastings are limited to smaller groups of up to 6 persons and pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

CHEESE TASTING ROOM

The cheese tasting pod forms the central heart of the deli offering farm-to-table produce that includes jams and spreads and a vast selection of Fairview’s famous cheeses and fresh, farm baked bread. Visitors to the cheese tasting area can sample a wide range of Fairview’s handcrafted cheeses.

CELLAR DOOR ONLINE

For those who have already experienced wine tasting at Fairview (or are unable to visit the farm) and are seeking a quick and easy way to purchase your favourite Fairview wines, the Fairview online wine shop is the answer! For the first time anywhere outside the farm, the entire selection of Fairview’s wines are available online  at cellar door prices, offering free delivery on 12 bottles or orders over R1000 to anywhere in South Africa. Visit Fairview’s Cellar Door here: https://www.fairview.co.za/shop/

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We’ve been working hard to make our offering available to you even after you’ve left our cellar doors. Today marks the launch of our brand new website and online shop!

You can now book online for the Goatshed restaurant, check out our cheese cake offering, explore our vast cheese range and browse and buy our wine to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. With exclusive bottlings, special offers, and free delivery to anywhere in South Africa on 12 wines or more, we invite you to learn about all that we do.

Time to experience Fairview – wherever you are!
Visit fairview.co.za now.

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