Deep, brooding, and beautifully structured, this 2022 vintage from Fairview’s The Beacon Syrah offers a masterclass in power and poise. In the glass, its intense burgundy hue hints at the complexity to follow. On the nose, expect rich aromas of dark plum and berry compote layered with baking spices, pepper, and a whisper of salty liquorice. The palate is full-bodied with notes of charcuterie, dried olives, and dense black fruit, carried by fine powdery tannins and a savory edge. This wine has serious ageing potential — at least 5 to 8 years — and makes a memorable partner to grilled lamb, venison, or grass-fed beef.
Our dryland vineyard on Glenrosa soils delivers beautifully ripened fruit without stress. Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and sorted berry by berry before wild fermentation in open-top French oak foudres. Manual punch-downs and pump-overs brought gentle extraction. After basket pressing, the wine matured 18 months in 35% new French oak. Bottled with minimal filtration to preserve purity and character.
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.
