Cyril Back 2021
R1,595.00
Fairview Cyril Back 2021 is a bold, aged red wine from the Cape Winelands, hand-selected from the best vineyard sites on the Fairview wine farm and proudly part of the Vinotéque Collection.
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Food Pairing
Pair Fairview Cyril Back 2021 with slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs, or venison in red wine jus. The wine’s deep fruit and spice also enhance hearty mushroom dishes or aged cheddar. For a classic pairing, enjoy it with Fairview’s selection of matured cheeses, served by candlelight or beside a winter fire. Its balance of richness and freshness makes it perfect for fine dining or a quiet evening of reflection.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful bright burgundy in the glass. The nose is intense with black plums, dark berry compote, notes of salty liquorice, herb and pepper spices. Enticingly full bodied on the palate with black berries, cherries and warm baking spices. Firm, powdery tannin fills the mid palate and balanced acidity promises of longevity.
More details
Fairview Cyril Back 2021 is more than a wine; it’s a tribute to legacy. Named after Cyril Back, whose energy and passion built the Fairview wine farm, this red blend stands proudly at the heart of the Vinotéque Collection. Crafted from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s an aged red wine that captures the soul of the Cape Winelands.
The 2021 season brought mild weather and steady ripening. Because of that, the grapes reached perfect flavour and balance. Shiraz from Darling and Paarl adds spice and depth, while Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch provides structure and length. The team visited each vineyard often, tasting and checking fruit to decide the perfect picking time.
In the cellar, the winemakers focused on detail. They handpicked and sorted the grapes, then started natural fermentation in open oak foudres. Gentle punch-downs released colour and flavour, while longer skin contact added texture. After pressing, the wine rested in French oak barrels for twenty months, forty percent new. Each decision aimed to show the fruit’s true character.
The final blend is rich and expressive, filled with black plum, cherry, and hints of peppery spice. Smooth tannins carry the flavours into a long, balanced finish. Fairview Cyril Back 2021 feels both powerful and elegant a wine made to age gracefully and tell the continuing story of Fairview’s craftsmanship in the Cape Winelands.
Customer reviews
Nico Momsen - May 26, 2025