Pale yellow in color, with layered aromas of stone fruit, fresh mango, and whispers of spring blossoms and subtle oak. The palate is complex, with fresh, crunchy grape and rich summer fruit flavors, as well as creaminess from time spent on the lees in oak and clay. The elegant structure and texture of the wine promise aging potential and contribute to its balanced length and mouthfeel. It will age well for 3–5 years.
Each component is selected from only the best quality blocks on the Fairview farm. The Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho (a 1st) and Roussanne grapes are all from trellised Fairview vineyards, planted in rich decomposed granite soils on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. The Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, and Roussanne vineyards are all south-facing blocks planted high up on the Paarl Mountain slope, just below the Paarl Mountain Reserve. The Viognier is planted lower down, just below the original manor house.
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Fairview is a working farm, home to a collection of micro-businesses that all share a common goal: to craft artisanal, sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine and cheese. Everything they do is driven by their philosophy of being honest, honoring their heritage, and embracing their ingenuity. Eager to explore a wider range of wines using grapes grown in optimal conditions, Charles Back abandoned the estate wine concept in the 1980s, choosing instead to “go where the terroir is.” Today, Fairview is one of the few farms that proudly owns all its own vineyards, with land in Paarl, Darling, Swartland, and Stellenbosch.
