Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $76.06Original ZAR 1,250.00≈ €67.68 · £57.17 | fairviewmarketplace.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $76.06Original ZAR 1,250.00≈ €67.68 · £57.17 | fairviewmarketplace.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $97.05Original ZAR 1,595.00≈ €86.36 · £72.96 | fairviewmarketplace.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Shiraz
Classification Fairview flagship Shiraz; limited release selected from the vintage’s best barrels.
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Open oak foudres; each vineyard batch fermented separately.
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit was hand-sorted; vineyard batches were fermented separately with manual punch-downs twice daily. Only ten barrels were selected for the final wine.
Tasting Notes Bright burgundy appearance; dark berries, plums, prune, and warm spice; rich, full-bodied palate with dark fruit and firm tannins.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Paarl
Sites Shiraz from Paarl and Darling, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 19 months
Production Details The 2022 vintage was made through careful barrel selection. A mild season allowed slow ripening and vibrant flavour development. Grapes were handpicked and sorted, then fermented naturally in open French oak foudres with gentle punch-downs. After pressing, the wine spent 19 months in French oak barrels, using a mix of new, second-fill, and third-fill barrels. Only 10 barrels were selected for the final release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, ripe plum, liquorice, warm oak spice, floral notes
Palate: blackberry, cassis, fine tannins, long smooth finish, dark fruit, oak
Food Pairing slow-roasted lamb, rich beef stews, grilled venison, earthy mushroom risotto, strong matured cheeses
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Paarl
Sites Shiraz from Darling and Paarl, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Production Details The 2021 season brought mild weather and steady ripening. Grapes were handpicked and sorted, then fermented naturally in open oak foudres. Longer skin contact was used for texture. After pressing, the wine rested in French oak barrels for 20 months, 40% new.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black plums, dark berry compote, salty liquorice, herb, pepper spices
Palate: black berries, cherries, warm baking spices, firm powdery tannin, balanced acidity
Food Pairing slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs, venison in red wine jus, hearty mushroom dishes, aged cheddar, matured cheeses
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years in bottle
Region Paarl
Harvest Dates 5 February 2016 (Swartland Shiraz) and 10 March 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Sites Shiraz from dryland Swartland vineyard and Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch vineyards.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 29 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit selected from Fairview's best sites. Handpicked at 24.5 degrees balling, destalked, berry-selected, and fermented as separate batches in open oak foudres with natural fermentation and manual punch-downs twice daily. Darling Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon had a few days of extended skin contact after fermentation. Basket pressed, then transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 29 months maturation in 80% new French oak. The source sheet contains an apparent template typo in the bottling sentence ('The Cyril Back 2015 was blended and bottled on 27th of July'), so the bottling year is not confirmed here. Only 6 barrels were produced.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black berries, plum, pepper, violet, cigarbox
Palate: dense red fruit, fresh acidity, lingering spice, age worthy tannin
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz90%
Cabernet Sauvignon10%
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years in bottle
Region Paarl
Harvest Dates 19 February 2014, 7 March 2014, 14 March 2014 and 29 March 2014
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Sites Shiraz from dryland Swartland, trellised Agter-Paarl, and cooler Darling vineyards; Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit selected from Fairview's best sites. Handpicked at 24.5 degrees balling, destalked, berry-selected, and fermented as separate batches in open oak foudres with natural fermentation and manual punch-downs twice daily. Darling Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon had a few days of extended skin contact after fermentation. Basket pressed, then transferred to French oak for malolactic fermentation and 21 months maturation in 100% new French oak. The sheet states the wine was bottled on 4 February but does not confirm the year. Only 9 barrels produced: 8 Shiraz and 1 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black currant, plum, anise, nutmeg
Palate: red fruit, lingering spice, age worthy tannins
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years in bottle
Region Paarl
Harvest Dates 7 February 2013 and 4 March 2013
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Sites Two dry-farmed vineyards: Agter-Paarl and Swartland.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 26 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 10 June 2015
Unfined Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit sourced from two dry-farmed vineyards, one in Agter-Paarl and one in Swartland. Paarl vineyard trellised; Swartland vineyard bush vine (bosstok). Hand-picked at 24.5 degrees balling, destalked, berry-selected, and fermented in open oak foudres with natural fermentation and manual punch-downs twice daily. Basket pressed, then transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 26 months maturation in 100% new French oak. Blended and bottled 10 June 2015 with light filtration. Only 7 barrels produced.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, plum, anise, nutmeg
Palate: pepper, spice, fine age worthy tannins
Producer Information
Website
Address
Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 863 2450
Email
Owner
Charles Back
Cellarmaster
Anthony de Jager