The highly anticipated 2024 South Africa Special Report by UK Master of Wine Tim Atkin has been published and Fairview is immensely proud to have received outstanding 90+ point ratings for ten of its wines. In addition, the maiden vintage Fairview Single Vineyard Lanner Hill Syrah 2021 from Darling was awarded an outstanding 96 points and the coveted title of Red Wine Discovery of the Year.
Tim Atkin MW’s annual report serves as a benchmark for the industry and is held in high regard by wine enthusiasts and industry professionals worldwide. Now in its 12th edition, this year’s report evaluated 2259 wines from 427 wineries and is his most comprehensive report to date.
Fairview’s top scorers are:
Fairview Beryl Back White Blend 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
Fairview Bloemcool Berg en Dal OVP Grenache Oupa Se Wingerd 2023 (W.O. Piekenierskloof) – 95 points
Fairview Bloemcool Heeltros 2022 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
Fairview Bloemcool Oom Pinnes 2023 (W.O. Darling) – 93 points
Fairview Bloemcool Ploegperd OVP White 2023 (W.O. Piekenierskloof) – 94 points
Fairview Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2021 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
Fairview La Beryl Blanc Straw Wine 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 93 points
Fairview Lanner Hill Syrah 2021 (W.O. Darling) – 96 points
Fairview OVP Steen 2023 (W.O. Western Cape) – 91 points
Fairview Stok by Paaltjie Grenache Noir 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
Charles Back, third-generation owner of Fairview, expressed his gratitude for Fairview’s recognition: “We are incredibly proud of the exceptional scores our wines received in the 2024 Tim Atkin South African Report, and are especially proud of our maiden release Lanner Hill Syrah from our cool climate Darling vineyard receiving a 96-point rating and Tim’s 2024 Red Wine Discovery of the Year Award. A massive word of congratulations to our entire winemaking and vineyard teams. Your talent and dedication to your craft are a big source of inspiration to the entire Fairview family! Join us in raising a glass to this incredible achievement! Cheers!”
FAIRVIEW LANNER HILL SYRAH 2021 (W.O. DARLING)
96 points and 2024 Red Wine Discovery or the Year (Tim Atkin)
“What a wine! What a début! Justifying Charles Back’s enthusiasm for Darling, this is a stunning cool climate Syrah that wouldn’t look out of place in Côte Rôtie. Located on red clay soils, it has some ferrous grip, subtle fennel and garrigue aromas, some whole bunch spices and a core of plum and blackberry framed by sinewy tannins.” – Tim Atkin
95 points (Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za)
This accolade for the Lanner Hill Syrah comes hot-on-the heels of a 95-point score by Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za. “The Fairview cellar has long championed Syrah and the Lanner Hill 2021 is a cracker… The nose shows red and black berries, blood orange, violets, lavender and fynbos while the palate is succulent and fresh with fine tannins – plush and juicy on entry but ends wonderfully dry.” – Christian Eedes
Fairview’s top scoring wines are available for purchase at the Fairview cellar door or shop online at https://fairviewmarketplace.co.za/home
VISIT THE MUCH-LOVED FAIRVIEW ESTATE FOR A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE!
A pioneer throughout his career, Charles Back has built Fairview from a family farm to a brand internationally known for its wine, cheese and tourism. Today Fairview houses a collection of micro-businesses creating artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine, artisanal cheese, free range meat, baked goods and also plant based products. Situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain offering ever-growing visitor experiences and eponymous vistas over fields and vines to Table Mountain in the distance, Fairview is one of the most popular destinations in the Cape Winelands.
Stop by the Fairview Tasting Room on your next visit to the Cape Winelands. Enjoy the specially curated wine and cheese tastings that are on offer seven days a week. Then pop into the ever-popular Deli which brims with a diverse selection of home-made local products and sustainably farmed foods. End with lunch at the Goatshed, a country-style eatery where fresh and homemade is always better, and of course, don’t forget to say hello to Fairview’s furry mascots at the Goat Tower.
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