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Fairview is one of the pioneers of Mediterranean varieties in South Africa. Cinsault has always provided subtlety to our most revered blends and is a pleasure to work with in the cellar! The variety is perfectly suited to Paarl, and the old vineyards we use have been manicured since 1994 to produce the most profound expression of this elegant wine.
Ideal with light starters or meatier fish such as seared tuna. A perfect summer red that is best served slightly chilled.
Darker cherry red in the glass. Upfront aromas of sour cherries, blue berries with delicate spice. Light and juicy with a core of fresh red berries and a flinty fresh finish. Serve it slightly cool to bring out its aromatic perfume and to make the most of the youthful, vibrant character of the sweet red fruit.
These 27 year old unirrigated bush vines were planted in 1994, in deep oakleaf soils on the upper slopes of Fairview farm. Planted in 1994, these precious vines are being carefully nurtured towards official certified Old Vine status (35 years and older).
The bunches with their distinctive, massive berries were handpicked in crates and delivered to the cellar. Twenty percent were whole bunches added to the bottom of the tank and the rest were hand sorted and placed on top. The wine was fermented in foudre (open top French oak fermenters) with gentle punch downs and pump-overs done twice daily. After alcohol fermentation, the wine was drained off and the skins were basket pressed. The wine was matured in 3rd and 4th fill oak barrels for 10 months before barrel selection, light filtration and bottling.
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Jeremia P. - Feb 27, 2023We had never tried Cinsault before and we found it to be worth the adventure.
Steven Truslow - Feb 25, 2023