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Picked in the early morning at 22,5 balling, the grapes were whole bunch pressed, after which the juice was allowed to settle for 2 days before being racked off into stainless steel tanks for a cold fermentation. The fermentation was stopped early, giving the wine a natural sweetness.
Thai, Cape Malay cuisine and chili-based dishes make a delightful partner for this wine, as the sweetness balances out the hot spiciness. Riesling also goes down a delight with Fairview’s goats milk Camembert cheese.
Pale green, yellow in the glass. Refreshing sweet floral notes with lemon and apricot on the nose. A semi-dry entry on the palate with lime and stone fruit flavours, and good balance between the fresh citrussy acidity and natural residual sugar. Thanks to the cool vineyard site and good pH levels, this wine will develop for 3 – 5 years or longer, if cellared well. Can also be enjoyed fresh in the next couple of years.
The grapes used to make our Fairview Darling Riesling were harvested from vineyards just outside Darling on the cool-climate West Coast. These unirrigated vineyards were planted in 2003 on dark, red Oakleaf soils, approximately 3oom above sea level.
This is my favorite wine
Michele du Preez - Aug 1, 2025I have not opened a bottle yet so I cannot comment.
Herman Havenga - Jul 29, 2025Haven't had a Riesling in years - reason why I bought this one. Bit sharp on the tongue but a nice subtle grapiness comes through on the palate
Roger Johnson - Jul 28, 2025Excellent
Albertus Meulman - Jul 7, 2025