R1,000.00 R1,320.00
The Fairview Extrano Vertical Case brings together the 2014 and 2022 vintages, with three bottles of each. Both centre on Tempranillo and mature for almost two years in French and American oak. However, changes in the blend and cellar approach give each vintage its own character, making this a fascinating case to compare over time.
What’s in the Case:
Fairview Extrano 2014 opens with dark blackberry and cocoa aromas. Sour cherry and vanilla follow, supported by elegant, linear and firm tannins. Concentrated and robust, the wine also offers good ageing potential.
Fairview Extrano 2022 shows dark berries and plums with hints of clove and cinnamon. The full-bodied palate brings brooding dark fruit and sweet oak spice. Firm Tempranillo tannins add structure, followed by a savoury, dry finish
The Fairview Extrano Vertical Case offers a rare opportunity to explore two vintages separated by eight years. Inspired by Spain, Extrano places Tempranillo at the heart of the wine and shows how this variety has found a home in Fairview’s vineyards.
The 2014 vintage combines 86% Tempranillo with 7% Grenache Noir and 7% Carignan. Fairview sourced the Tempranillo and Grenache Noir from Paarl, while old Swartland bush vines provided the Carignan. The wine matured for 24 months in French and American oak, including 20% new barrels. It later received 4.5 stars in the 2017 Platter South African Wine Guide.
Eight years later, the 2022 vintage brings together 55% Tempranillo and 45% Grenache Noir from Fairview in Paarl. The team included 20% whole bunches in the Grenache Noir fermentation. Each component remained separate through maturation before final barrel selection and blending. The wine spent 23 months in French and American oak.
With three bottles of each vintage, this vertical case gives you the chance to experience how Extrano has developed while keeping its Spanish inspiration at heart.