We sold a ton of this wine from the 2001 vintage, and I think the 2002 is even better with a bit more depth and concentration. Made from a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and of course some Pinotage, this wine is a Cote du Rhone look-alike. Bursting with ripe blackberry fruit and white pepper accents, there are fine tannins with an earth note and a long finish. A great value from this fine and consistent producer. From Frank Prial of the New York Times: "Pinot noir also turns up in one of the most lighthearted of all summer wines, Charles Back's Goats do Roam, from his Fairview estate near Cape Town. Mr. Back is a serious winemaker with at least two wineries in the Cape, but he has a sense of humor. At Fairview he raises a small army of goats, from whose milk he makes delightful cheese. Goats don't roam in the vineyards, but they have provided a priceless pun for his Côtes-du-Rhône-style wine...The joke ends with the name; the wine is delightful and it costs $10..." 6/18/2003
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2005 Robertson Winery "Number One Constitution Road" Shiraz Robertson South Africa (Elsewhere $30) $14.99
2009 Man Vintners Chenin Blanc Coastal Region $7.99
2007 Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon Robertson $7.99
2008 Porcupine Ridge (Boekenhoutskloof) Syrah Franschhoek $9.99
2008 Kanonkop "Kadette" Cape Blend Stellenbosch $11.99
