Fairvalley
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Fairvalley 2004 Pinotage (Coastal Region)
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- $9
The Fairvalley Workers Association was founded in 1997 by workers from the Fairview Wine & Cheese Estate with funds from Fairview’s owner Charles Back and the South African government. This young Pinotage (the first was in 2001) is a standout. Plush and inviting, modern and sexy, it has deep aromas of berry, plum and barnyard nuanced with lemon and spice. There are…
— M.D.
(11/15/2006)
Fairvalley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Western Cape)
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- $10
Like the country in which it’s made, the Fairvalley Cabernet is a combination of refined and rustic, spicy and subdued. There’s an earthy, indigenous element here, with its wave of plucky smoke and spice and beefy tannins, but the wine also has poise and a clean mineral touch. A distinctive wine at a very nice price.
— S.K.
(6/1/2008)
Fairvalley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch)
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- $11
A touch of vanilla and sweet oak graces the brambly black berry aromas and flavors in this wine. Medium weight and round in the mouth with fine tannins and a lively finish. Drink now.
— L.B.
(3/1/2012)
Fairvalley 2005 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region)
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- $8
This crisp style of Chenin features tropical fruit, pineapple and pear flavors and an overall balanced, rounded character. At this price and with its food-friendly balance of acid and weight, the wine is a great everyday choice and will pair well with chicken salad or hard cheeses like an English Derby.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Fairvalley 2006 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region)
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- $9
A crisp, lemony Chenin with some aging appeal. The nose starts out spicy and citric, and the flavors of lemon, spice and pineapple are light and clean. A simple but fun Chenin that will pair well with seafood and spicy dishes.
— S.K.
(11/15/2008)
Fairvalley 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region)
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- $10
This is a light-weight, clean and refreshing wine that’s a perfect choice for grilled chicken salads and crab cakes over frisée. Wet grass, underripe nectarine, lemon-lime citrus and green gooseberry along with accents of white lilly florals fill the nose and palate. Vibrant and enjoyable now, so drink up.
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
Fairvalley 2008 Chardonnay (Coastal Region)
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- $10
The Fairvalley Chardonnay begins with aromas of lemon, pear and spice, and on the palate, offers citrusy, spicy flavors that are both refreshing and appealing. Though not the most complex wine, it’s a good go-to wine for everyday drinking. Solid and well made.
— S.K.
(6/1/2009)
Fairvalley 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Western Cape)
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- $9
Medium-bodied with dry tannins yet a smooth, approachable feel, this wine has sweet black current and plum flavors wrapped in a light layer of leather that picks up intensity towards the finish.
— M.D.
(12/31/2006)
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