Fairview Shiraz is a robust South African wine, offering a compelling blend of grace and intensity. It flaunts a deep ruby-hued appearance. Its aromatic profile showcases bold blackberry and ripe plum shades, elegantly mingled with a medley of exotic spices and subtle oak nuances from maturation in the barrel. On the palate, the wine is well-structured, offering ripe tannings, balanced acidity and full-bodied richness. The finish is lingering, smooth, and classy, adding to its overall allure. This fantastic wine pairs equally well with hearty meat dishes, making it a perfect choice for dinners or sophisticated luncheons.

Tasting Notes

This wine is an intense red colour, with aromas of blackcurrant, rosemary and savoury spices on the nose. It is medium-bodied with well-structured tannins and flavours of spiced plums on the finish.

About the Winery

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of South Africa's Western Cape lies the prestigious Fairview winery. Engulfed in a panorama of exquisite natural beauty, this winery is renowned for its sterling commitment to quality and sustainability.

Fairview stands on the celebrated Paarl wine route, with picturesque vineyards stretching from the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain to the plain along the Berg River. The winery's charming location is matched by its rich history. Established in 1699, Fairview's legacy predates even the establishment of South Africa as a republic, annually producing wine continuously for well over three centuries.

The winery produces an impressive range of cultivars such as Tempranillo, Grenache or Sangiovese among others. What makes this establishment truly stand out, however, is the delicate crafting of traditional South African varietals. Combining modern techniques with painstaking traditional methods, Fairview Winery presents to the world high-quality wines with a distinctive South African identity.

Remarkably, Fairview does not only limit its business to producing sumptuous wines but is also home to a celebrated cheese producing facility. The combination of well-crafted wine and artisanal cheese, both of which you can enjoy on their lovely tasting deck, is a perfect testament to the winery's commitment to holistic epicureanism.

But Fairview isn’t just about wine and cheese. Their dedication to responsible farming practice plays a key role in their operations. The respect for nature and environmental preservation is paramount, endeavours such as solar power farming and water management plans demonstrate their proactive approach to sustainability. In 2014, Fairview became the first Carbon Neutral-certified winery in South Africa; a laudable recognition of its exemplary ecological practices.

Undoubtedly a visit to Fairview winery would be a memorable experience. Whether you're a wine connoisseur a lover of good food, or someone passionate about sustainable farming the sumptuous offerings and idyllic surroundings at Fairview are sure to entice .

Escape to this South African gem; you'll be assured a heartening rendezvous with nature’s bounty enhanced by human skill and innovation.

https://www.fairview.co.za

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