2004 Fairvalley Pinotage South Africa.
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:24 am
2004 Fairvalley Pinotage Coastal Region South Africa. 14% alcohol; screwcap. $6.00 a glass at Endless Vines. "the hands that work the soil feed the soul".
Imported by Vinovations Imports, Charlotte North Carolina. Website.
Purple red color, deep hue, restrained fruit aroma wiht hints of spice and earth, good red fruit tastes, spice, earth, a bit of chocolate, quite acidic with light oak and mild tannins, medium mouth feel, medium finish. I would have liked this better with less acidity, more tannins, but promising. 2*+.
Regards, Bob
Notes: Fairvalley.
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. They intend to develop the range over the next few years, using the cellar and bottling facilities at Fairview .
In addition to developing their community financially, Fairvalley support training and other forms of activities that will uplift members of their community, particularly their youth . In March 2002 the first phase of the development of their farm was completed with great excitement as a number of member families took possession of their own homes. The association plans to establish vineyards on the property, build more homes, a cellar and a tasting room. In addition the association is looking at other entrepreneurial endeavors to generate profit from which to fund their dreams.
Imported by Vinovations Imports, Charlotte North Carolina. Website.
Purple red color, deep hue, restrained fruit aroma wiht hints of spice and earth, good red fruit tastes, spice, earth, a bit of chocolate, quite acidic with light oak and mild tannins, medium mouth feel, medium finish. I would have liked this better with less acidity, more tannins, but promising. 2*+.
Regards, Bob
Notes: Fairvalley.
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. They intend to develop the range over the next few years, using the cellar and bottling facilities at Fairview .
In addition to developing their community financially, Fairvalley support training and other forms of activities that will uplift members of their community, particularly their youth . In March 2002 the first phase of the development of their farm was completed with great excitement as a number of member families took possession of their own homes. The association plans to establish vineyards on the property, build more homes, a cellar and a tasting room. In addition the association is looking at other entrepreneurial endeavors to generate profit from which to fund their dreams.