Fairvalley

“The hands that work the soil feed the soul” is the slogan that says it all. Fairvalley wines are all crafted by the Fairvalley Workers Association with profits from the sale of the wines going directly towards developing homes on the Fairvalley Farm. The logo of the hands on the label symbolizes the need to work with the earth symbol etched on one hand and the the water symbol etched on the other. Earth and water are critical to our future as a species and to the family members of the association. All grapes are sourced from Fairview’s Citrusdal farms which are all Fairtrade Certified.

The Fairvalley Workers Association

Founded in 1997, was set up by the employees of Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate and funded by grants from The Department of Land Affairs as well as a grant made available by the Fairview Trust. The 42 families who are today the members of the Association are employed by Fairview.

The Fairvalley Workers Association Objectives

To address the need for sustainable housing; create jobs’ and business opportunities for the members; to empower them to own their own homes under free-hold, as ownership of houses by members should not be linked to their employment. They should be allowed to create wealth for themselves if they so wish. They should be able to make the homes and the entire property value available to their families, heirs and/or successors in title.

The Fairvalley Urban Village

The development framework allows for approximately 450 residential units and 20,000 square meters of commercial and light industries to be built on the land. The intention is to use alternative eco-friendly building materials: grey water systems, solar energy and other energy efficient techniques will be used for the purposes of reduced and more sustainable energy consumption.

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Chenin Blanc

A wine with tropical aromas of pineapple and peach with a refreshing acidity. Well-rounded on the palate with a hint of spice on the finish. Enjoy with seared tune or spicy Asian cuisine.

Characteristics

Type:  White
Style:  Dry
Body:  Medium
Taste:  Fruity

Technical Analysis

Winemaker:  Awie Adolf
Main Variety:  Chenin Blanc
Alcohol:  13.50  %vol
pH:  3.37
RS:  2.6 g/l
Total Acid:  6.01 g/l
Appellation:  Western Cape

Blend Information – 100% Chenin Blanc

Accolades:

88 Wine Spectator 2017

Pinotage

Bright red colour in the glass, with smoky notes and intense dark fruit aromas, framed by oak spice. The palate is medium bodied, and shows typical aromas of dark coffee and vanilla. Well balanced tannins and lingering flavours of spice vanilla on the finish.

Characteristics

Type:  Red
Style:  Dry
Body:  Medium
Taste:  Fruity
Wooded

Technical Analysis

Winemaker:  Awie Adolf
Main Variety:  Pinotage
Alcohol:  14  %vol
pH:  3.45
RS:  1.6 g/l
Total Acid:  6.3 g/l
Appellation:  Western Cape

Blend Information – 100% Pinotage

Sauvignon Blanc

Delicate aromas of green fig and fresh cut grass. Crisp acidity and citrus flavours are accompanied by tropical notes and a long finish.

Characteristics

Type:  White
Style:  Dry
Body:  Medium
Taste:  Fruity

Technical Analysis

Winemaker:  Awie Adolf
Alcohol    13.0%
Residual sugar    3.80 g/l
Total acid    6.70 g/l
pH    3.19
Appellation:  Western Cape

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Accolades:

87 Wine Enthiaust Best Buy 2015

87 Wine Enthuiast Best Buy 2017

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