Goats do Roam

[Innkeeper]

2000 Charles Back, Fairview SA, Goats do Roam ($13). Kind of surprised there has not been another post of this one, as it has wide distribution, has an interesting name, and is a very nice wine. It is made from pinotage (33%), shiraz (22%), cinsault (13%), grenache (13%), carignan (10%), gamy noir? (5%), and mourvedre (4%). Because of this mix, and perhaps because of the pinotage upfront, it seems more like a light CDP than a CDR. It does give a Rhoney impression, more so than the products of a lot of American Rhone Rangers. It seems borderline medium to full, even though it weighs in at 13.5% alcohol. Hits you with raisiny and savory aromas that go on to your tongue tip. Juicy ripe fruit and remarkable complexity with a touch of dirt and smooth tannin across the palate. All followed by a decent finish. Matched well with well seasoned grillpanned pork chops.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 01-10-2002).]