Fairview Tag

27 Feb

Posted at 13:32h in Wine
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You could say there is a trend permeating among local winemakers, and it is a very positive one at that. After centuries of keeping close to traditionally classic, cooler climate grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, there is a quiet avant-garde movement happening...

20 Feb

Posted at 14:21h in Farm, Wine
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It's harvest time at the farm, and things are in full swing at the moment! This week we catch our winemakers Anthony, Stephanie and Annette in a moment of respite between the vineyards and cellar, and ask them how the yields for Harvest 2017 are...

14 Feb

Posted at 07:12h in Cheese, Food
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Tired of fruitcake imprisoned in marzipan? With Fairview’s delectable offering, you can create a trendy, tiered tower of artisanal cheese rounds that are stacked and decorated to create your perfect wedding cake. Choose from a delicious selection of Grand Brie, Vintners Brie, White Rock with Cranberries,...

06 Feb

Posted at 10:20h in Events, News
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Love is in the air at Fairview and we want to help you spoil your special someone! Why not share some bubbles with the one who make your eyes sparkle? We recommend our Fairview Brut, a delightful blend of Viognier, Grenache Noir and Grenache Blanc. A...

30 Jan

Posted at 10:01h in News, Wine
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With thousands of grape varieties out there, about 1,300 of which are used to make wine commercially, we don’t blame you if you find it tricky to identify your Pinot Noir’s from your Pinotage’s. That’s why we’re introducing a new monthly blog, Cellar Sessions, that...

23 Jan

Posted at 10:05h in Farm, Food, News
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At Fairview, our vision is to become a self-sufficient, working farm. We are steadily working towards ensuring that everything we need for the restaurant, tasting room, shop and deli is produced at Fairview for Fairview. When it comes to our meat, it is so much...

16 Jan

Posted at 10:22h in Farm, Food
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Run by talented Chef SJ Nel and warm-hearted Restaurant Manager Shannon Riley, Fairview's beloved country-style eatery, the Goatshed, received a recent revamp at the end of last year. With a new logo, menu options and decor, the idea was to give the popular space a breath of fresh...

05 Jan

Posted at 09:45h in News, Wine
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With thousands of grape varieties out there, about 1,300 of which are used to make wine commercially, we don’t blame you if you find it tricky to identify your Pinot Noir’s from your Pinotage’s. That’s why we’re introducing a new monthly blog, Cellar Sessions, that will focus on the diverse range of wine varieties we grow for Fairview wines, so you can actually find these varieties easily wherever you are in the world, and get to know your grape a little bit better. Just remember that we are speaking in relatively general terms, and there is always room for discrepancies! So gather around, fellow wine lovers! Our first session begins with one of the most popular South African’s white wines, Sauvignon Blanc!

21 Dec

Posted at 12:55h in News
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35 years after our famous Goat Tower was first built, Charles Back and team decided to create a bigger, more exciting playground for the most important members on the farm, the Fairview goats. Come and experience a brand new landmark attraction – Africa's first sky walk...

14 Dec

Posted at 08:26h in News
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We're all ready to welcome you this festive season! You might be aware that we've had road works on our road all year to ensure a safer road for our patrons, but as the roads are almost complete, we are opening them up for your...

06 Dec

Posted at 08:13h in News
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We’re celebrating! We’ve been working hard to make our offering available to you even after you’ve left our cellar doors. Today marks the launch of our brand new website and online shop! You can now book online for the Goatshed restaurant, check out our cheese cake offering,...