Goats do Roam in Villages 2003

This blend of Shiraz and Pinotage is from the Coastal Region of South Africa, and produced by the goat-friendly folks at Fairview. We were lucky to get a bottle of this wine, because it sold out very quickly at Frugal MacDoogal in Nashville. This would be an excellent wine for anything barbeque-like, or anything off the grill. Dark fruit, roasted notes, and smoky notes, are all integrated into this wine, which is chewy for its price. The closure is a real cork. James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, rated the wine 90 points: “Solid, modern-style wine here, with dark, racy blackberry and boysenberry fruit, ample toast and cocoa notes, and a long, plush, fruit-filled finish. Solid acidity keeps it all honest too. Delicious. Drink now through 2006. 12,000 cases made. (Feb 28, 2005)” At $13.99 retail (Nashville), this is a wine worth buying if you can find it. Enjoy a great glass of South Africa at a great price.