February is the ‘Month of Love’ and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate than to open a chilled bottle of beautiful rosé? Pink is the colour of romance after all.
Let Fairview’s Rose Quartz 2024 enchant you with its aesthetic allure, beguiling aromas, and symphony of flavours that dance on the palate — and see the world through rosé-tinted glasses. Cheers to the irresistible romantic charm of Fairview Rose Quartz 2024. A visual delight, it is also refreshing, versatile, absolutely delicious and very easy to love.
The wine’s ethereal pale rose quartz hue is an enticing prelude to the sensory feast that awaits. A captivating fragrance of pomegranate and summer berries with a touch of apricot blossom leads to a palate that is daisy-fresh with layers of fruit and a delicious hint of brioche. The sensuous mouthfeel and generous crisp aftertaste will leave the taste buds calling for more. Served perfectly chilled, it makes for an ideal apéritif, but also effortlessly complements a wide variety of dishes, making it perfect for a romantic dinner or picnic.
FAIRVIEW ROSE QUARTZ 2024
South Africa’s vineyard landscape is striking, characterised by ancient geological formations, such as Africa’s single biggest granite rock in Paarl. Formed from crystallised magma, granite is composed primarily of two minerals: quartz and feldspar, offering soils ideal for cultivating vines. Today, some vineyards are speckled with remnants of this decomposed quartz, which in the right afternoon light, shimmers pink in the sun’s rays. Fairview’s Rose Quartz emerges from these granite soils, reflecting the very minerals in which it is grown.
Varieties: Cinsault 48% / Grenache Noir 35% / Carignan 16% / Mourvèdre 1%
In the vineyard: All varieties used for Fairview’s premium rosé are carefully selected small parcels of traditional Mediterranean rosé varieties. The Cinsault is from 30-year-old bushvines planted on the upper slopes of the Fairview farm where the shiny rose quartz lies visible between the vines. The Grenache Noir component is an early picking from Fairview’s terraced Stok-by-Paaltjie single vineyard site planted on the east-facing slopes of Paarl Mountain. The Carignan and Mourvèdre are from dryland organically grown Swartland vineyards.
In the cellar: The grapes were handpicked and carefully transferred to the cellar in crates, where they underwent whole-bunch pressing. The juice was allowed to settle overnight. It was then racked and fermented as separate vineyard components. Cold fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for the Cinsault and Grenache, while the Carignan was barrel fermented in older 225L French oak barrels. This oak component contributes a creamy texture and adds complexity to the final blend. All components spent seven months on the lees before being blended and bottled.
Food recommendation: Delicious on its own, this versatile wine will pair elegantly with a wide array of dishes including fresh oysters, sushi, smoked salmon, prosciutto-wrapped melon, fresh summer salads, paella, Mediterranean and seafood dishes, camembert and brie, and tapas-style platters.
Purchase: Fairview Rose Quartz 2024 is available for purchase at Fairview’s cellar door
And online at https://fairviewmarketplace.
At R130 a bottle.
VISIT THE MUCH-LOVED FAIRVIEW ESTATE FOR A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE!
Situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain offering ever-growing visitor experiences and eponymous vistas over fields and vines to Table Mountain in the distance, Fairview is one of the most popular destinations in the Cape Winelands internationally known for its wine, cheese, and tourism. Fairview is a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all sharing a common goal — to create artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine, artisanal cheese, free-range meat, baked goods, and plant-based products.
Stop by the Fairview Tasting Room on your next visit to the Cape Winelands. Specially curated cheese and wine tastings are on offer seven days a week, 363 days of the year (closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day). Pop into the ever-popular Deli which brims with a diverse selection of homemade local products and sustainably farmed foods. End with lunch at the Goatshed, a country-style eatery where fresh and homegrown is always better, and of course, don’t forget to say hello to Fairview’s furry mascots at the Goat Tower and add an extra dose of charm to your day.
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