Description
IN THE VINEYARDS:
Produced from some of Fairview’s highest lying vineyards on the Paarl property, Diamant Farm. The Fairview vineyards range in age from 10 – 14 years old, producing some of the best fruit from our farm. The soil is decomposed granite with pockets of schist. The variety is well suited to various viticultural climates and has good drought-resistance capacity for future climate-change challenges.
HARVEST DATE:
14-16 February 2023
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were picked early morning. Some whole bunches were included in the bottom of the tank – giving elevated fruit and fine tannin. Light punch downs and pump overs were done before pressing. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in older (3rd, 4th and 5th fill) French oak barrels for 9 months before a barrel selection was made for bottling.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS:
Grenache Noir has always been an exciting variety to work with, especially considering the quality of the vineyards from where these wines originate from. The fruit expression and texture is unique to each vineyard and with the help of Higgo Jacobs, this wine was blended to express the best the variety has to offer. A lighter style red wine with expressive red fruit and a layered mineral white wine are the perfect partners to our South African climate and lifestyle.
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