Dark brick burgundy in the glass. Notes on the nose include dark berries, plums warm spices, and vanilla pod. Palate is full-bodied with broody red fruit, typical of Tempranillo it has firm tannin which will age well for up 5-8 years. The finish is savory and dry – a good partner to hearty meals.
The grapes were handpicked and sorted into open-top French oak foudres for fermentation. The Grenache Noir grapes included 20% whole bunches at the bottom. Punch-downs took place daily and the wine was basket pressed after alcohol fermentation. The components were further matured in French and American oak barrels, of which 20% new barrels were used for the Tempranillo for a total of 24 months. Each component of the blend was kept separate until final barrel selection and blending occurred.
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
