A tribute to legacy and craftsmanship, the Cyril Back 2022 is a bold red blend that pours a vivid burgundy hue. On the nose, layers of dark berries, ripe plum, and subtle liquorice are lifted by warm oak spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit and fine, powdery tannins offering structure and depth. Elegant yet approachable, this wine has the presence to age gracefully for 8 – 10 years under ideal cellaring conditions.
Ratings/Accolades:
(2020) Tim Atkin: 93 points
Ratings/Accolades:
(2020) Tim Atkin: 93 points
Our finest Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels were handpicked from cool Darling, spicy Paarl, and classic Stellenbosch vineyards. Fermented naturally in open oak fermenters with gentle punch-downs, the wine spent extra time on skins for depth. Aged 19 months in French oak—30% new—this vintage was bottled unfined, showcasing purity, structure, and age-worthiness in every glass.
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 create 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.
