Fairview Celebrates Stellar Ratings in Tim Atkin’s 2024 South Africa Special Report
The highly anticipated 2024 South Africa Special Report by UK Master of Wine Tim Atkin has been published, and Fairview has once again proven its excellence with ten of its wines receiving outstanding 90+ point ratings. Most notably, the maiden vintage Fairview Single Vineyard Lanner Hill Syrah 2021 from Darling earned an impressive 96 points and was honored with the prestigious title of Red Wine Discovery of the Year. Tim Atkin MW’s annual report is regarded as a benchmark within the wine industry, earning widespread respect from wine enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Now in its 12th edition, this year’s report evaluated a record-breaking 2,259 wines from 427 wineries.
Among Fairview’s top scorers are:
- Fairview Beryl Back White Blend 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
- Fairview Bloemcool Berg en Dal OVP Grenache Oupa Se Wingerd 2023 (W.O. Piekenierskloof) – 95 points
- Fairview Bloemcool Heeltros 2022 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
- Fairview Bloemcool Oom Pinnes 2023 (W.O. Darling) – 93 points
- Fairview Bloemcool Ploegperd OVP White 2023 (W.O. Piekenierskloof) – 94 points
- Fairview Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2021 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
- Fairview La Beryl Blanc Straw Wine 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 93 points
- Fairview Lanner Hill Syrah 2021 (W.O. Darling) – 96 points
- Fairview OVP Steen 2023 (W.O. Western Cape) – 91 points
- Fairview Stok by Paaltjie Grenache Noir 2023 (W.O. Paarl) – 94 points
“We are incredibly proud of the exceptional scores our wines received in the 2024 Tim Atkin South African Report, and are especially proud of our maiden release Lanner Hill Syrah from our cool climate Darling vineyard receiving a 96-point rating and Tim’s 2024 Red Wine Discovery of the Year Award. A massive word of congratulations to our entire winemaking and vineyard teams. Your talent and dedication to your craft are a big source of inspiration to the entire Fairview family! Join us in raising a glass to this incredible achievement! Cheers!”
Charles Back, third-generation owner of Fairview, expressed his pride and appreciation for the recognition:
Fairview Lanner Hill Syrah 2021 (W.O. Darling)
- 96 points and Red Wine Discovery of the Year (Tim Atkin)
- 95 points (Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za)
“a stunning cool climate Syrah that wouldn’t look out of place in Côte Rôtie. Located on red clay soils, it has some ferrous grip, subtle fennel and garrigue aromas, and a core of plum and blackberry framed by sinewy tannins.”
Tim Atkin praised the Lanner Hill Syrah as
Meanwhile, Christian Eedes lauded the wine’s balance of red and black berries, blood orange, violets, and lavender, calling it “a cracker” and highlighting its “succulent and fresh palate with fine tannins.”
Fairview’s celebrated wines are available for purchase at the Fairview cellar or online at Fairview Marketplace.
Experience the World of Fairview
Under the visionary leadership of Charles Back, Fairview has evolved from a family farm into an internationally renowned brand known for its exceptional wines, artisanal cheese, and visitor experiences. Nestled on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, Fairview offers stunning views, rich history, and a variety of unique experiences. Visitors can indulge in curated wine and cheese tastings, explore the Fairview Deli brimming with local products, and dine at The Goatshed, a beloved country-style eatery. Be sure to greet Fairview’s iconic goats at the Goat Tower on your next visit!
For more information, visit Fairview Wine and Cheese.
Fairview Wine and Cheese
Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl, 7646
Tel: 021 863 2450 · Email: info@fairview.co.za
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