Pale straw colour in the glass. The wine has an abundance of tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, guava and stone fruit and subtle lemon-lime notes. A medium bodied palate with yellow fruited sweetness, a touch of creaminess from the barrel component and followed by a lingering dry and crisp finish. Best enjoyed in the next year or two.
The grapes were picked very early in the morning and delivered cold to the cellar. Once in the cellar, the grapes were destalked and gently pressed. The free-run juice was settled for two days before the clear juice was racked off and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks and 20% of the wine was fermented in older French oak barrels. On completion of fermentation, the wine was left on the fine lees for three months. The various picking dates all add complexity to the final selection made. This wine was stabilized and filtered prior to bottling..
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Fairview is a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal – to craft artisanal and 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 ensuring 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 rather to “go where the terroir is”. Today, they are one of the few farms that proudly own all their own vineyards, with land in Paarl, Darling, Swartland and Stellenbosch.
