Light and vibrant red in the glass. Layers of fresh cranberry and cherry with aromas of 'Boegoe' and aromatic fynbos, characteristic of the terroir. Tight tannins and sea-salty savoriness. Red fruit entices the palate. The palate shows freshness and focus, which promises an aging potential of 3-5 years.
Hand picked early in the morning, delivered cold. Twenty percent whole-bunches were thrown in the foudre with sorted grapes on top. The wine was fermented with gentle punch downs and pump overs to extract flavors. Then basket pressed and into older barrels where it went through malolactic fermentation.
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.
