Pale green, yellow in the glass. Refreshing sweet floral notes with lemon and apricot on the nose. A semi-dry entry on the palate with lime and stone fruit flavors, and good balance between the fresh citrusy acidity and natural residual sugar. Thanks to the cool vineyard site and good pH levels, this wine will develop for 3 – 5 years or longer, if cellared well.
Picked in the early morning at 22,5 balling, the grapes were whole bunch pressed, after which the juice was allowed to settle for 2 days before being racked off into stainless steel tanks for a cold fermentation. The fermentation was stopped early, giving the wine a natural sweetness.
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Winemaker: Anthony de Jager
Fairview is a working farm, home to a collection of micro-businesses that all share a common goal: to craft artisanal, 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 embracing 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 instead to “go where the terroir is.” Today, Fairview is one of the few farms that proudly owns all its own vineyards, with land in Paarl, Darling, Swartland, and Stellenbosch.
