Summary
| Producer | Goats Do Roam Wine Company |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Syrah 96%, Viognier 4% |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Rich, spicey reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Coastal |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Anthony de Jager |
|---|---|
| Winemakers Approach | When blending Syrah and Viognier it is beneficial to co-ferment the grapes, as opposed to blending the finished wine which generally tends to have a flavour diluting effect. Co-fermented grapes have a positive impact, as the use of Viognier improves colou |
| The Vintage | The council of Billy goats convened – bearded and wise elders grumbled. Their position has been challenged by the popularity of Goats do Roam, the exuberant wines created by the frisky and youthful members of the flock. And so an edict was issued – go |
| The Winemaking | The Paarl and Swartland Syrah was co-fermented with Viognier, as both varieties were ripe at the same time. The Stellenbosch portion could not be co-fermented, as the grapes ripened two weeks later, and was incorporated into the blend at a later stage. F |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.7 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.5 g/l |
| pH | 3.62 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Bouquet | Sweet oak aromas, with leather and spiciness. Ripe mulberries and herbal fragrances with good follow through of fruit from the nose. |
| Palate | Full, ripe finish balanced by good acidity and structured tannin. Will develop further with time in the bottle. |
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