Opaque ruby red in the glass. The nose invites with notes of black pepper, red berries, plum and a gently whiff of lavender. The palate has plummy red fruit with spice and an elegant finish, typical of the cool and late vintage. Accessible now but will age well for 5-8 years, under good storage conditions.
Grapes from different vineyard sites and regions were fermented separately. All parcels were destalked and lightly crushed before fermentation. Fermentation on the skins for approximately 10 days and then pressed. Malolactic fermentation was completed in oak barrels with a small portion remaining in tank. The wine was racked and sent to barrel for 20 months, aged in French oak with approximately 20% new wood being used. The components were then selected, blended and bottled.
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
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.
