Goats do Roam Rosé 2009 ‘Classic Label’

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We have long recognised the potential our country has to produce an excellent Rosé. As Fairview goats have an uncanny knack of finding the tastiest fruit, we set the friskiest of our flock to roam the vineyards in order to select grapes for this vibrant dry Rosé. Discerning as ever, our goats selected the best varieties to produce their full flavoured dry Rosé, packed with summer fruit.

IN THE VINEYARD

The grapes were harvested from vineyards in the Paarl and Swartland regions. Most of the fruit is from trellised vineyards on Fairview with supplementary drip irrigation, planted on decomposed granite soils. The Swartland fruit is from unirrigated bushvines.

HARVEST DATE

2nd and 3rd week of February

WINEMAKING

The different varietals were harvested ripe and lightly crushed. The juice was drawn off the grapes (aside from the Gamay Noir) after 6 to 12 hours of skin contact depending on the varietal and colour extracted. Approximately 50 to 100 litres of juice per ton was drawn off and fermented separately. Gamay grapes were whole bunch pressed. All the juice was settled and cold fermented at 14°C.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

Although Rosé is often seen as being fun and easy drinking, it can be one of the more rewarding wines to make. It is a labour intensive wine when made in the traditional saignée method, with the various components and the final blending requiring a lot individual attention.

TASTING NOTE

Deep, vibrant colour, with aromas of strawberries and red fruits. The palate shows zesty ripe fruit, with a clean, crisp dry finish.

VARIETIES

Syrah 50%
Mourvèdre 25%
Gamay Noir 15%
Grenache Noir 10%

WINE ANALYSIS

Wine of Origin: Coastal

Alcohol 13.78%
Residual sugar 3.5 g/l
Total acid 5.9 g/l
pH 3.32

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