Farm

29 May

Posted at 06:00h in Farm, Food, News
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In 2015, I met Diane de Villiers - a super smart and successful businesswoman with as much drive and passion for her business, that she reminded me of me! Her business - Daily Dish - was ingenious, offering delicious pre-packaged dinner boxes delivered straight to...

30 Apr

Posted at 12:38h in Farm, History, Wine
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The month of May calls for many celebrations - the cooler months bringing with it a relief in the hot weather that has spurred on one of the worst droughts the Cape has endured in many decades, a calmer time in our cellar as harvest...

16 Jan

Posted at 06:00h in Farm
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Fairview is a third generation family owned farm and so naturally, there is a strong relationship between those who own and work the vineyards, and the very land that provides us with our raw materials. Fairview is committed to the preservation of the local environment,...

09 Jan

Posted at 06:00h in Farm, Wine
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Recently, we planted a new vineyard. As you can imagine, this doesn't happen all that often, so the occasion becomes quite auspicious on the farm. The process may seem straightforward - dig a couple of holes, put some baby grapevines in them and fill the...

26 Dec

Posted at 06:00h in Events, Farm
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When someone asks you to look back on the year, it is often hard to summarize all the activities and experiences in a few sentences. The year bumbles along month to month, and suddenly, as if caught completely unaware, Christmas decorations are adorning all the...

11 Nov

Posted at 01:15h in Farm, News
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We're very lucky here at Fairview. With Charles Back at the helm of a tightly-run ship, there are always innovative projects around us, new and exciting varietals to plant and plenty of goat's cheese to make, among a flurry of other activities. Recently, on the...

11 Oct

Posted at 15:55h in Events, Farm
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Yes. You read that right! Goat Yoga is now a trend. After first gaining traction in the USA, the animal therapy-meets-exercise concept has been grabbing the attention of everyone, with videos going viral across social media and the key message being about having fun, getting out...

02 Oct

Posted at 10:48h in Events, Farm
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This week, on the 2nd October, is World Farm Animal Day! At Fairview, we're all celebrating, as our farm is always a hub of activity, thanks to our beloved animals that rule the roost, paddocks, barns and towers. We have plenty of fun and quirky...