2023 Fairvalley Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa

Prominent tropical fruit notes like ripe melon and green figs on the nose, transitioning to a palate with citrus flavors, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish with tropical fruit characteristics; it's considered a well-balanced wine with elegant texture, showcasing the vibrant character of a South African Sauvignon Blanc.

Fairvalley Wines is owned and operated by the Fairvalley Workers Association, a group of employees from Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate in South Africa, with the primary winemaker being Awie Adolf.

In 1998 the first Fairvalley wine was launched with the support of the Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate and the SA Land Affairs, and the establishment of the wine producing venture Fairvalley Wines and became a vehicle to raise funds to eventually build the beneficiaries’ homes on the land.  The first wine - a Chenin Blanc - quickly sold out and set the pace for future growth.

It started as an socio-economic empowerment venture, where the idea was to rely on available skills amongst the workers - the members of the Fair Valley Association all have long years of experience in grapes, wine production, packaging etc, and it was only natural for them and for Charles Back, the owner of Fairview, to utilize their expertise and make a successful business out of it. The profits from the business are aimed to help the Association to develop the FairValley land.

The logo, with the two hands, and the slogan - "THE HANDS THAT WORK THE SOIL FEED THE SOUL" say it all. At the same time, due to the association with FAIRVIEW, there is no compromise on quality and diligent production procedures. The FAIRVALLEY wines are being made under the same strict standards as the FAIRVIEW wines.