If you, like many other South Africans, find yourself in front of the stove in the dark, night after night, you`re probably unlucky enough to experience the 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. load shedding session.

Harvest was early this year, earliest in 40 years in South Africa! So on top of an early wake up call, the grapes rushed in at top speed as the heat gained momentum on the Cape over February and March.

We caught up with winemaker Anthony de Jager for the latest news on this year’s harvest:

We are delighted to announce that Fairview Wine and Cheese Owner Charles Back was awarded the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) Lifetime Achievement Award in London on Wednesday 16 July.

We are delighted to announce that Fairview Wine and Cheese Owner Charles Back was awarded the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) Lifetime Achievement Award in London on Wednesday 16 July.

Situated in the Paarl Winelands, Fairview Wine and Cheese Farm is home to a large community of staff and their families.

Date: 1 June 2014 – end July 2014

The annual La Capra Goat Run will set off from Fairview on 4 October this year.

Indulge in this delicious beef burger, paired with Fairview Mourvèdre 2009.