Fairview
About Fairview Cheese
Cheese production at Fairview started in 1980, when Cyril Back purchased a herd of Saanen milking goats and brought them to the farm. At the time, goats milk cheese was an unknown product in South Africa. Cyril employed the assistance of Michele Agostinelli to begin the Fairview Vineyard Cheesery, producing a small range of goats’ milk cheeses for sale from the farm.
In 1992, Louis Lourens was employed as head cheese maker. In 1995, Jersey milk was introduced and subsequently the range of cheeses produced expanded to include cow’s milk cheeses as well as a range of products combining cow and goats’ milk.
Today, the Fairview Cheesery produces a range of over 50 cow’s milk and goat’s milk artisanal cheeses, including white mould, blue mould, feta and cream cheese styles.
To ensure there is something for everyone, we strive to offer a range of both traditional cream cheeses such as Brie and Camembert, while our winning innovations such as our White and Blue Rock cheeses help place us ahead of the herd. All our cheeses are made with non-animal rennet and are certified Halaal and Kosher. All that’s left for you to do it taste and enjoy!
Profile of our Cheesemaker
The Fairview Vineyard Cheesery’s team is led by cheese maker Louis Lourens, who has been with the company since 1990. His extensive experience and insight into the industry is vital in maintaining Fairview’s position as an industry leader and innovator. Lourens is assisted by cheesemaker Bruce Rowbotham, who joined the company in 2005. In addition, Fairview has assembled a team of experienced staff and food technologists who assist in all aspects of new product development and quality control.
We do have some recipes that Nina Timm is currently making for us, here is a selection of her latest recipes:
http://www.my-easy-cooking.
Cheese Descriptions
Brie and Camembert
Traditional Camembert
A traditional recipe is used to produce this Camembert. The firm texture at beginning of shelf life will change to a soft and bulging texture towards end of shelf life. The flavour intensifies with age to a characteristic earthy, mushroom aromaVintner’s Brie
A traditional full flavoured, soft white mould cheese with a creamy ‘mushroom’ flavour.Traditional Brie
A traditional recipe, full flavoured, soft white mould cheese with a creamy ‘mushroom’ flavour. This Brie will ripen from the outside towards the centre. Enzymes produced by the white mould interact with the cheese proteins to give the characteristic soft texture and a favour that will intensify with ripening. This is an ideal Brie for cheese boards and cookingRoydon Camembert
The Fairview’s flagship cheese, Roydon Camembert is crafted using a secret, traditional recipe and is named in honour of one of Fairview’s earlier cheesemakers. It is produced in the traditional French method, with a dash of our goats’ milk to give farmhouse flavour and characteristics.Camembert Ripe & Ready
This Jersey cows’ milk Camembert is mild and creamy, with an even, supple texture and characteristic savoury flavour. Fairview’s Ready to Eat cheeses are produced to be ready to enjoy as soon as you purchase them. So don’t worry if you have left it to the last minute to stock up for your cheeseboard!Brie Ripe & Ready
This Jersey cows’ milk Brie is mild and creamy, with an even, supple texture and characteristic savoury flavour. Fairview’s Ready to Eat cheeses are produced to be ready to enjoy as soon as you purchase them. So don’t worry if you have left it to the last minute to stock up for your cheeseboard! Although it will continue to soften slightly as they mature, the body of this cheese will not ooze like some traditional Brie.Blue & White Rock Cheese
Blue Rock
A full fat blue veined Roquefort-style cheese with a rich flavour and a firm yet creamy texture. A lengthy four- to six-month maturation ensures that the enzymes produced by the mould interact with the fats and proteins in the cheese to create the characteristic taste and flavour.Blue Tower
A full fat blue veined Gorgonzola style cheese with a mild avour and rich creamy texture. Blue Tower is made with more cream than our famous Blue Rock, resulting in a rich texture. It also has a slightly higher moisture content, making it a bit softer and more decadent.White Rock with Cranberries
A mild, semi-soft white cheese with added cranberries and natural fruit essences. A lovely combination of sweet fruits and a cheesy flavour. A favourite in the tasting room on the Fairview farm.White Rock with Figs
A mild, semi-soft white cheese with added glazed figs and natural fruit essences. A lovely combination of sweet fruits and a cheesy flavour.White Rock with Pear & Caramel
A mild, semi-soft white cheese with added glazed pear and natural caramel flavour. A lovely combination of sweet fruits and a cheesy flavour.White Rock Mango & Ginger
A mild, semi-soft white cheese with added glazed mango, ginger and natural fruit essences. A lovely combination of sweet fruits and a cheesy flavour.Soft Cheese & Feta
Chevin Traditional
A soft, goat’s milk cheese with a characteristic avour. Chevin is one of the first cheeses that was made at Fairview and is the most popular goat’s milk product. It is still made using the same traditional recipe, with the curd pressed in muslin bags to remove just the right amount of whey.Chevin Garlic & Herb
A soft goat’s milk cheese with a mild goat flavour, rolled in garlic and herbs. Made from 100% goat milk. This cheese was awarded the 2009 SA Dairy Championships Product of the Year, becoming the first goat’s milk cheese ever to do so.Chevin Black Pepper & Paprika
First Prize at the 2011 South African National Dairy Championships. A soft goats’ milk cheese with a mild goat flavour, rolled in crushed black pepper and paprika.Crottin
One of the first cheeses produced at Fairview, Crottin is a full flavoured, firm, white mould cheese made to a traditional recipe. This cheese has a goat flavour that intensifies with age.Low Fat Cream Cheese Onion & Chives
A traditional Jersey cow’s milk cream cheese with added onion and chives. This is a versatile cooking cheese, and is superb when tossed with fresh egg pasta and grilled Mediterranean vegetables.Low Fat Cream Cheese Black Pepper
A traditional cow’s milk cream cheese rolled in freshly ground black pepper. This is one of our most popular cheeses, and is great on a freshly baked potato or as a stuffing in chicken breasts.Fairview Feta
Fairview’s delicious flat-packed Jersey cow’s milk feta. No mucky brine wasting space in your fridge or spilling when you try to open the tub.Fairview Feta with Dried Olives
Fairview’s delicious flat-packed Jersey cow’s milk feta with dried olives. No mucky brine wasting space in your fridge or spilling when you try to open the tub.
Contact Details
021 863 2450 | www.fairview.co.za | info@fairview.co.za | Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl, 7646