wine: red: south african

Producer

Charles Back, the owner of Fairview, is also the man behind Goats do Roam, which was launched in 1999. Goats do Roam is rare in that it is an amusing and original proposition allied to wines of good quality and value for money. Normally, these ’concept’ wines put more money into marketing than into quality but, characteristically, Charles has done the opposite. The fruit for Goats is sourced primarily from Paarl, Malmesbury and Paardeberg. The ‘legend’ goes that some errant members of Fairview’s long established goat herd, supplier of milk for Fairview’s internationally award winning cheeses, escaped one afternoon from their paddock into the Fairview vineyards when Charles Back’s young son Jason accidentally left the paddock gate open. The little group happily roamed among the vineyards, showing rare discernment by selecting some of the ripest berries from some of the choicest vines. Their selection serves as the inspiration for the blends of these wines.

Vineyards

This vintage comprises Barbera and Nebbiolo from Paarl, Sangiovese from Darling, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.

Vinification

After being de-stalked and lightly crushed, the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation the various components aged in 225l barriques for 13 months. The wine was matured in a mix of French and American oak, mainly 2nd to 4th fill, with approximately 10% new wood being used. The wine was blended and lightly filtered once before being bottled.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of bright red cherries and cassis with perfumed hints of lavender spices. An elegant medium-bodied palate with fresh acidity. Subtle oaking emphasises the fruit flavours, with a lingering finish.

Vintage	2010
Grape varieties	35% Barbera 24% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Nebbiolo
Region	Paarl
Winemaker	Anthony de Jager
Closure	Stelvin
Alcohol (ABV)	14%

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Single bottle

£9.29

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