The Wine Blokes

Jon F.

I’ve heard and read a bit about fairtrade coffee, and actually drunk quite a bit, but never have I drunk fair trade wine.  The concept is the same, disadvantaged producers in the developing world are guaranteed stable prices and a better, fairer deal.

To be certified Fairtrade, traders have to pay a sustainable price, be prepared to make advance payments to producers and commit to long-term relationships with them, so that growers can plan ahead. Then they pay the Fairtrade premium to the local co-operative and all the members vote on how it should be spent, often on schools, roads or health care.

There are now over 30 Fairtrade wine producers in South Africa, Chile, & Argentina. In the past, there has been some conjecture as to the quality of the wines produced under FairTrade, but recently the wines being produced are much, much better.

Here are two Fair Trade wines The Wine Blokes recommend:

Fairhills Fairtrade Pinotage Cabernet 2006 Western Cape (75cl) - Price £5.49 From Majestic Wine

Type - Wine

Brought to you by Majestic Wine:

A great value Fairtrade wine, guarantees a better deal for disadvantaged producers in the developing world. Situated in the heart of the Breede River Valley, the Du Toitskloof mountain range protects the valley from three sides. The result is a vibrant Cabernet, with a subtle smoky, leather nose, leading to a juicy palate bursting with ripe berry fruits.

Fairhills Fairtrade Pinotage Cabernet 2006 Western Cape (75cl) is available from Majestic Wine

Price - £5.49

Click here to order Fairhills Fairtrade Pinotage Cabernet 2006 Western Cape (75cl) online now - direct from Majestic Wine

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Finca Federada Fairtrade Malbec Oak-Aged Reserva 2005 RED Argentina - Price £6.99 From The Sunday Times Wine Club

Wine Type - Red Wine
Producer - La Riojana
Country / Region - Argentina

Brought to you by The Sunday Times Wine Club:

Argentina’s best reds are dominated by Malbec now fully established as the country’s signature grape. The best … feature vivid dark fruit flavours racy acidity and minerality. (Wine Spectator). So it’s fitting that this exceptionally high quality Malbec is our first certified Fair Trade wine. Made by the Finca Federada estate in the remote Famatina Valley 60% of this superbly rich Malbec has been aged in French oak barriques for an extensive eight month period. “Beautifully dark red with warm aromas of spices and plums. Very full and well balanced in the mouth with vanilla chocolate and tobacco complexity. Very smooth. Serve with steak and kidney pudding game casserole roast beef or duck.”

Fabulous barrel-aged Malbec - Argentina’s ‘trump card’ red ? and this one’s Fair Trade!

Finca Federada Fairtrade Malbec Oak-Aged Reserva 2005 RED Argentina is available from The Sunday Times Wine Club

Price - £6.99

Click here to order Finca Federada Fairtrade Malbec Oak-Aged Reserva 2005 RED Argentina online now - direct from The Sunday Times Wine Club

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10 stars is Excellent (the best wine you’re ever likely to drink) - 1 star is awful - marks out of ten - easy!

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