2003 Goats Do Roam in Villages

[Thraz]

South Africa, $12, purchased in April 05. I was very hopeful and ended up very disappointed. I thought this wine had practically no nose, even after an hour and with heavy swirling. It's a mix of syrah and pinotage, and I was hoping for that smoky pinotage palate, but it was not there either. Very bland all around. I know it's still very young, but I have been much happier with other 2003 reds - and this one is even slightly older than most, being from the southern hemisphere. Bad bottle? bad timing? Any other experiences that would make me give it another try?

[This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 05-12-2005).]

[Innkeeper]

From the mixed reviews I've seen, and ours with a limited experience have been positive, I think there is a lot of bottle or even lot variation.

[Thraz]

Thanks - sounds like I will stop at one bottle of this one then, gambling and wine don't mix well with me.

[Drew]

I picked up a bottle of the 2004 Goats du Roam in Villages and popped the other night. Very uninteresting wine for $12 with very little flavor.

Drew