Wine Tag

11 Oct

Posted at 15:55h in Events, Farm
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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...

13 Sep

Posted at 06:00h in News, Wine
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Following two visits to the Cape earlier this year, Tim Atkins fifth edition of the South Africa Special Report comes out today. We are very proud and happy to announce that we have 6 Fairview wines with 90 points or more, each receiving a 'Medal...

21 Aug

Posted at 10:35h in Online, Wine
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Buying wine online might seem a little foreign. After all, wine is a sensual experience, incorporating your sight, smell and taste - none of which is really available digitally. That said, if you know the exact glug you're after (or trust recommendations), then what's the...

22 May

Posted at 13:11h in Wine
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One of the key philosophical traits Fairview has orientated itself around is to always push the boundaries of traditional winemaking. For decades, our team has done this by planting varieties that are best suited to their surroundings. One of our latest releases is one such variety,...

15 May

Posted at 13:23h in Events
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Winter, as much as some of us would like to deny it, is here. With the sun setting earlier and our hands seeking comfort in the depth of our pockets, regular carb-filled indulgences are first on our to-do list. Enter the Goatshed Dinners. Over the past...

10 Apr

Posted at 13:30h in Events, Farm
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Easter is around the corner, and we have great news - our roads are finally open, meaning no more roadworks! To celebrate this and this special family time, we’re making farm-fresh hot cross buns as a welcome to visitors on the farm. We’ll be open...

27 Mar

Posted at 14:47h in News, Wine
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When it comes to winemaking, after grapes, oak is an important (and expensive) component of many wines, having a crucial impact on the quality and final outcome. Last year, our winemaker Stephanie Wiid, was invited by our barrel suppliers, Tonnellerie Quintessence, to France, to follow...

13 Mar

Posted at 08:28h in Events
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When it comes to winemaking, the first and most crucial ingredient is grapes. Without them, there would be no wine! The collection of these grapes is called harvest, and it is the most important and busiest time of year on any wine farm. From early in...

16 Jan

Posted at 10:22h in Farm, Food
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Run by talented Chef SJ Nel and warm-hearted Restaurant Manager Shannon Riley, Fairview's beloved country-style eatery, the Goatshed, received a recent revamp at the end of last year. With a new logo, menu options and decor, the idea was to give the popular space a breath of fresh...

21 Oct

Posted at 13:02h in Farm, Food, Lifestyle, Wine
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With everything we do here on the farm – whether it’s rearing our beloved goats to provide us with the creamiest milk to make our range of Chevin rolls, or kneading out dough at 4am on rainy mornings for our artisanal breads –...

21 Oct

Posted at 12:52h in Wine
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  "Our 6th Addition to the Single Vineyard Range" One of the key philosophical traits Fairview has orientated itself around is to always push the boundaries of traditional winemaking through ingenuity. For decades, Charles Back and our team have done this by planting varieties that are...