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Grapes are sourced from a trellised vineyard on the upper slopes of the Fairviewfarm on Paarl Mountain. The vineyard was planted in 2004 on decomposedgranite soils. Summer canopy management practices include removal of leaves toopen the canopy to sunlight and a few tipping actions. The yield is controlled bydropping bunches post veraison.
Deep purple in the glass. Layered aromas of sweet ripe plums, a hint of salty dried black olives and oak spice. The palate is full bodied and generous with dark fruit flavours and layers of warm spices. Typical sturdy tannin, and a lingering dry finish. A true winter warmer, this wine will age well for up to 8-10 years under ideal storage conditions.
Petite Sirah [pe-teet-si-rah] (also known as Durif) is a natural crossing of Syrah and Peloursin, discovered by François Durif in the south of France in 1880. Its intense colour and good tannin structure make it an excellent wine for ageing and for blending. Today the variety is mostly grown in California and Australia. Petite Sirah was introduced to South Africa by Fairview owner, Charles Back after he tasted it abroad. It thrives in our warm climate – both in Paarl and in the Swartland and is picked end February or beginning of March, vintage dependant.
As a Syrah should be; smooth
Willem du Plessis - May 30, 2025One of my favourites, wish I had the discipline to cellar it as I'm sure it will be even better in a few years
Anonymous - Nov 22, 2024The 2019 year was better (more perfume if that's the right word). But we still like this wine a lot.
Lionel Reichel - Aug 5, 2024Lovely wine. Well balanced and nice long finish
ENVER EBRAHIM - Jul 27, 2024