The Fairvalley Workers Association, founded in 1997, was set up by the employees of Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate in order to develop and manage their own property. Initial funding, which went to purchase a 38 acre farm adjacent to Fairview, was provided equally by Charles Back, owner of Fairview, and the South African government. Subsequent funding for the development of homes and eventual construction of a wine cellar is being arranged through commercial activities. Cellar facilities at Fairview have been provided for Fairvalley's winemaker, Awie Adolf, to make wine. His first vintage, a 1998 Chenin Blanc, was enthusiastically snapped up by one of the UK 's high profile wine retailers. Their first vintage of red wine was a 2001 Pinotage. In 2003, the range was extended to include Sauvignon Blanc, with the subsequent addition of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon. They intend to develop the range over the next few years, using the cellar and bottling facilities at Fairview.
コメントPale golden color. The wine shows quite full, opulent fruit on the nose, with fresh red apple aromas and subtle oak influence. The mouthfeel is generous, with lovely rounded mid palate and full finish, tempered by clean acidity.
