R125.00 R155.00
One of the (many) gifts that Charles Back has brought to Cape wine was, and still is, Fairview Viognier. Planting the mother block of this French grape in 1994, Charles and team have nurtured this variety to bring you a gorgeously aromatic and refined wine. A must try!
Viognier is very flexible, working well with a wide variety of seafood, grilled chicken or pork, spicy flavours and Asian cuisine. A Malay curry with delicate spice and dried fruits is particularly delicious when paired with Viognier.
Bright, light gold colour with aromas of stone fruit, honeysuckle, lime and subtle oak notes. Enjoy the complex palate with layers of apricots and green citrus, balanced by creamy oak texture and refreshing acidity.
The grapes were hand-picked early morning and whole-bunch pressed with only the free-run juice used. The Darling portion was fermented in stainless steel and contributed 36% of the final blend. The richer Paarl fruit (64%) was fermented in French oak barrels, only 10% new (of total volume produced) with remainder predominantly second and third fill barrels. After fermentation, the wine was left to mature sur lie, with regular stirring (battonage). The wine was racked off the lees after 9 months and the components blended prior to filtration and bottling.
One of the best Viogniers available.
Jason Pettit - Aug 5, 2025A supreb Viognier!
Jason Pettit - Mar 30, 2025