Goats Do Roam White 2021
R58.00
The legend goes that some errant members of Fairview’s long-established goatherd once escaped from their paddock into the Fairview vineyards after Charles Back’s young son Jason accidentally left the gate open. The little group happily roamed among the vineyards, showing rare discernment by selecting some of the ripest berries from the vines. Those berries have been used to make this white blend, a light bright green, medium bodied wine with aromas of apricots and pear and a zesty acidity.
Description
The Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc for this blend were all sourced from vineyards grown on the sunny slopes of Paarl Mountain on the Fairview farm, with a Grenache Blanc component from Darling also added to the blend. These varieties are all well suited for our warm Mediterranean climate.
Additional Information
| Wine Range | Goats do Roam |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varieties | Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier |
| Wine of Origin | Western Cape |
| Colour | Vibrant light green colour in the glass. |
| Aromas | Layered aromas of white peach, lime and honeysuckle notes. |
| Flavour | Fresh, crisp palate with rich flavours of stone fruit, pears and hints of minerality, followed by a lengthy fresh acidity. |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.64% |
| Residual Sugar | 3.2 g/l |
| Total Acid | 6.0 g/l |
| pH | 3.31 |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Variety Percentage | 45% Roussanne | 33% Viognier | 15% Marsanne | 7% Grenache Blanc |
| Food Pairing Ideas | A lovely pairing with cream-based seafood and pasta dishes |
| Harvest Date | First two weeks of February 2021. |
Maud Ferreira (verified owner) –
The combination of grapes for this white blend, is excellent and as the wine farm indicates, it is a great alternative to sauvignon blanc. Beautiful light green colour, crisp and refreshing for lovely SA summer days. Love it