Big, dark and a little bit broody, this is the bottle you open when dinner involves fire and meat. Fairview's Shiraz hits you with ripe blackberry, cocoa and a curl of black pepper, then settles into something rich and smooth that just keeps going. Pour it for a slow nyama choma evening or a late catch-up that runs long. Full-bodied without being a chore, it's the kind of red that makes you slow down and actually taste your drink. Want it now? We'll get it to your door, whatever the hour.
First sniff and you're into ripe dark berries, blackcurrant and dried cranberry, with dark chocolate underneath and a little floral lift of violet. The palate is where it shows off: rich dark fruit, a proper hit of spice and cracked black pepper, then smooth oak rounding it all out. It's full-bodied and warming, the tannins firm but not grippy, so it feels plush rather than dry. A South African Shiraz that leans bold and savoury, the kind that fills your mouth and lingers.
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Fairview sits at the foot of Paarl Mountain in South Africa's Western Cape, on the kind of well-drained decomposed granite soil that warm-climate grapes like Shiraz love. The estate's run by Charles Back, third generation of a winemaking family, who's known for chasing good terroir wherever it hides rather than sticking to one patch of dirt. Fun bit: Fairview is the place with the famous goat tower and its own handcrafted goat's cheese, and yes, it's the home of the cheeky 'Goats do Roam' label. The Shiraz matures around 20 months in French and American oak, which is where that smooth, spicy backbone comes from.
Good to know
- What is the price of Fairview Shiraz 750ml. 2020?
Fairview Shiraz 750ml. 2020 is KSh 2,519 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Fairview Shiraz 2020 750ml taste like?
Bold and full-bodied. Ripe dark berries and blackcurrant, dark chocolate and a hint of violet on the nose, then rich dark fruit, black pepper and smooth oak on the palate. Warming and savoury rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of Fairview Shiraz 2020?
It's 14% ABV, so a full-bodied, warming red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Give it a swirl or 20 minutes of air to let the fruit open up.
- What food pairs with Fairview Shiraz?
Made for fire and meat. Think nyama choma, grilled goat, beef short ribs, smoky braai, spiced lamb or a sharp aged cheese.
- Where is Fairview Shiraz from?
From the Fairview estate at the foot of Paarl Mountain in the Western Cape, South Africa, made under Charles Back.
- Is Shiraz the same as Syrah?
Same grape, different name. South Africa tends to call it Shiraz, France calls it Syrah. Either way you get that dark-fruit-and-pepper character.
Fairview Shiraz 750ml. 2020
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Fairview Shiraz 750ml. 2020 price in Kenya
Buy Fairview Shiraz 750ml. 2020 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,519. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.