The South Africa Diary: Fairview
Vintner Charles Back's Fairview and Spice Route operations set an example for the South African wine industry
Posted: Feb 12, 2013 4:00pm ET
A sit-down with Charles Back is like attending a State of the Wine Industry speech. Back, 57, is one of the South Africa wine industry's elder statesmen, though he still has plenty of pep in his step. He's one of its most respected leaders and one of its craftiest marketers as well. He combines quality in his Fairview wines with business smarts and a genial hands-on approach. Back has been and will continue to be critical to the success of South African wine.
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