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The
legend goes that some errant members of Fairview¿s long-established goatherd
once escaped from their paddock into the Fairview vineyards after Charles
Back¿s young son Jason accidentally left the gate open. The little group
happily roamed among the vineyards, showing rare discernment by selecting
some of the ripest berries from the vines. Those berries have been used to
make this white blend, a light bright green, medium bodied wine with aromas
of apricots and pear and a zesty acidity.
Country of Origin
South
Africa
Suitable for vegetarians
Storage
To enjoy
this wine at its best, drink within 3 years of purchase
Serving Suggestions
A lovely
pairing with cream-based seafood and pasta dishes
Package Type
Bottle
Recycling Information
Glass
Brand
Fairview
Charles
Back, the owner of Fairview, is also the man behind Goats do Roam, a fun
concept that offers wines of superb quality and value for money. The 'legend'
goes that some errant members of Fairview's long established goat herd (the
suppliers of milk for Fairview's internationally award-winning cheeses)
escaped from their paddock into the Fairview vineyards after Charles Back's
young son Jason accidentally left the paddock gate open. The little group
happily roamed among the vineyards, showing rare discernment by selecting
some of the ripest berries from the vines.
Manufacturer
Fairview,
Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl, 7646. South Africa
This
wine is vibrant lemon colour in the glass, with attractive aromas of white
blossom, peach and apricot notes. The palate is medium bodied with stone
fruits and citrus flavours, and a fresh, lively acidity.
History
The
Fairview estate is situated approximately 50 kilometres from Cape Town, on
the lower slopes of Mt. Paarl, and was planted with vines as early as 1699.
The property was bought by Charles Back's grandfather in 1937 and was
subsequently run by his father, Cyril, before Charles took charge. His era
has seen Fairview emerge to become one of the country's most exciting
properties, with all its production now certified as Fair Trade.
Regional Information
The
fruit for this wine was mainly sourced from vineyards on the slopes of Paarl
Mountain where Charles Back has been growing Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache
Blanc for several years. Soils here are decomposed granite. The majority of
the Grenache Blanc grapes was sourced from the vineyards in Darling. All
grapes are 100% Fairtrade.
Current Vintage
2018
Vinification Details
The
grapes were picked between 22 and 23.5° Brix. The fruit was then destalked
and crushed and then gently pressed. Only free-run juice was used and the
vineyard parcels were kept separate. The juice was cold fermented in
stainless-steel tanks and the individual components were left on their lees
prior to blending and bottling.
Producer
Fairview
Agent
Liberty
Wines
Winemaker
Anthony
de Jager
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
This is a drinkable tasty wine, its not amazingly special but its good! Its a nice dinner wine, its flavourful and not too acidic. Must be well chilled.
I'd say quite it's nice but wouldn't become my favourite. We got this as a substitute for review. It definitely must be really chilled. it's got big flavours but is quite well rounded. we had it on its own as an evening drink before dinner
