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Fairview Shiraz 2023 brings together selected vineyards from Darling, Swartland and Paarl. Each site adds something different, from freshness and spice to ripe fruit and structure. The result is a generous Coastal Shiraz with layers of dark fruit, pepper and subtle savoury spice.
Enjoy with slow-roasted lamb, pepper-crusted beef, venison or rich mushroom dishes. Mature hard cheeses also pair well with the wine’s dark fruit, spice and firm structure.
Deep ruby in colour, this Shiraz opens with ripe blackberries, dark cherries and plum. Black pepper and subtle savoury spice add another layer. Concentrated dark fruit follows on the palate, balanced by fresh acidity and finely structured tannins. Gentle oak adds warmth and depth, leading to a polished, lasting finish. Enjoy now or allow it to develop for five to eight years.
The character of Fairview Shiraz 2023 starts with vineyards across the Coastal Region. Dryland sites in Darling and Swartland benefit from cooler Atlantic influences. Meanwhile, elevated Paarl vineyards bring ripe fruit, depth and structure. Together, these contrasting sites create a layered expression of Shiraz.
In the cellar, the team keeps fruit from each vineyard separate. This allows every site to retain its own character. The team destalks and gently crushes the grapes before fermentation. Regular extraction builds colour, flavour and tannin. Afterwards, most of the wine completes malolactic fermentation in oak, while a smaller portion remains in tank.
The wine then matures in French oak. Finally, the team selects and blends the individual parcels. This careful approach brings the fruit, spice and structure into balance without losing the character of each vineyard.