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The
Fairvalley Workers Association, founded
in 1997, was set up by the employees
of Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate
in order to develop and manage their
own property. Initial funding, which
went to purchase a 38 acre farm adjacent
to Fairview, was provided equally
by Charles Back , owner of Fairview,
and the South African government.
Subsequent funding for the development
of homes and eventual construction
of a wine cellar is being arranged
through commercial activities.
Cellar
facilities at Fairview have been provided
for Fairvalley's winemaker, Awie Adolf,
to make wine. His first vintage, a
1998 Chenin Blanc, was enthusiastically
snapped up by one of the UK 's high
profile wine retailers. Their first
vintage of red wine was a 2001 Pinotage.
In 2003, the range was extended to
include Sauvignon Blanc, with the
subsequent addition of Pinotage and
Cabernet Sauvignon. They intend to
develop the range over the next few
years, using the cellar and bottling
facilities at Fairview .
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