Dark red with youthful berry-red brightness in the glass. The nose invites wild berries, freshly picked fynbos and hints of forest floor and oak. The palate is medium-bodied with red berries and warm spices, fresh and tart acidity, typically from cool climate Sangiovese variety. Firm, yet fine tannin structure, evolve excellently, 5 – 8 years, under good storage conditions.
The Sangiovese grapes were hand sorted and fermented in “foudre”, with a small percentage of whole bunches included in the fermenter. The other grape varieties were gently crushed, destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with pumpovers occurring three times a day. After fermentation, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot spent some extra time on the skins and were matured for 24 months in 15% new French oak barrels and seasoned American oak. The Sangiovese and Shiraz is matured in older French oak barrels. This wine was made from a selection of barrels showcasing the unique characteristics of the Darling region through the selection of the best each cultivar can contribute to the blend.
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.
