Fairview Mourvedre Paarl RSA

Made from Gamay and Shiraz is strikingly good. It is dry and cherry scented. (12 x 75 cl)

There is very little Carignan grown in South Africa. Charles Back found these Carignan grapes while looking for old vine Pinotage. The yields of the vineyard was 6.29 tons per hectare, and the wine shows a lovely complexity and rich, ripe fruit. This vintage is a vibrant, deep, crimson red in colour, with a dark spicy nose, and with aromas of cloves, nutmeg and some liquorice. Also, touches of ripe black currents and black cherries are evident. It has a rich, medium body, with firm tannins and a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)

It is deep coloured and spicy with attractively velvety fruit. (6 x 75 cl)

The La Beryl Blanc from Fairview was produced from hand harvested Chenin Blanc and Semillon. Charles Back added Semillon to the blend this year to add complexity to the Chenin Blanc. The grapes were delicately laid out on beds of straw to desiccate. Eventually the bunches lost about 75% of their volume, intensifying the flavour and sweetness of the berries. The grapes were gently pressed and the juice fermented in French oak barrels. This sweet Chenin is rich yet balanced, and offers superb value for a sweet wine of this quality. Fairview is situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Paarl, the mountain that gives its name to this warm region, which is more sheltered from the moderating maritime influence than nearby Stellenbosch. Fairview has been planted with vines since 1699, when it was known by the name of Bloemkwoolfontein . Fortunately, its name was changed to Fairview by an English owner at the beginning of the 20th century. The property was bought by the grandfather of current owner, Charles Back, in 1937, and was subsequently run by his father, Cyril. Charles has run it for the past 25 years. ''I've spent most of that time in search of a style I'm happy with,'' says Fairview's driving force Charles Back. ''I'm happy that we're now getting plush fruit but with good grip, so better balanced wines.'' (6 x 50 cl)

Fairview SPICE ROUTE Mourvedre Swartland Malmesbury RSA from South Africa, Swartland by Fairview Wines Suider Paarl RSA (6 x 75 cl)

Fairview SPICE ROUTE Mourvedre Swartland Malmesbury RSA from South Africa, Swartland by Fairview Wines Suider Paarl RSA (6 x 75 cl)

This Sweet Red is a dessert wine made from a blend of Tinta Amarella grown on the Fairview farm near Darling, and Shiraz from Paarl. The wine is fortified with 5 year old brandy spirits and aged in used oak barrels for approximately 8 months, before bottling. The Sweet Red has great depth of vibrant red colour with perfumes of violets and black cherries on the nose. On the palate, it is rich and powerful, with flavours of Christmas cake and toasted walnuts combined with a savoury edge. It has a long and intense on the finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Fairview Pinotage is an excellent example of this difficult variety. Made to be food friendly, it is vibrant purple red, showing spicy dark fruit flavours on the nose. The palate is savoury with ripe soft tannins and opulent fruit Fairview is situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Paarl, which is more sheltered from the moderating maritime influence than nearby Stellenbosch. Fairview has been planted with vines since 1699. The property was bought by the grandfather of current owner, Charles Back, in 1937, and was subsequently run by his father, Cyril. Charles has run it for the past 25 years. (12 x 75 cl)

Fairview Viognier is aromatic and rich with a supple texture and nervy balance that sets it apart from many of the oily and flabby examples of this variety from the New World. A bright golden yellow colour, showing classic white flowers, peach and apricot aromas with an intense rounded mouth feel with a long concentrated finish. The property was bought by the grandfather of current owner, Charles Back, in 1937, and was subsequently run by his father, Cyril. Charles has run it for the past 25 years. Fairview is situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Paarl, which is more sheltered from the moderating maritime influence than nearby Stellenbosch. Fairview has been planted with vines since 1699. (6 x 75 cl)