Wines of South Africa
We do not need to tell anyone in the UK that South Africa produces a wealth of fantastic wines which are readily available through supermarkets and other wine merchants. Hence we have been concentrating on building up a select collection of wines which stand out and will amaze you. We are listing all the wines of the Goats du Roam Company which is a venture of the Producer Fairview. All wines show a bit of humour and a real twist, but more seriously all the wines are dedicated to a good cause. The Goats du Roam in Villages for example is dedicated to orphanaged children whose parents died of AIDS. Also please be assured these are serious good produced wines with a French blend but a South African terroir. They are really worthwhile trying and good value for money.
We are listing Hamilton Russell for the above mentioned reasons: Hamilton Russell Vineyards – the most southerly wine estate in Africa and the closest to the sea – is located in the cool, maritime Walker Bay district, in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. The estate specializes in producing highly individual, terroir driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are widely regarded as the best in South Africa and among the best in the New World. The label pictured here with the Southern Right Whale also produced by Hamilton Russell is very distinctive. The the Southern Right Whales were regarded as the easiest and therefore the ‘right’ whales to hunt in the southern hemisphere. An estimated population of 25,000 off the South African coast was reduced to just 50 in 1935, so it seems good and proper that Hamilton Russell’s specialist Sauvignon and Pinotage ‘offshoot’ is called Southern Right in the whales’ honour, with a percentage of the sale of each bottle going towards their conservation (numbers are now back up to around 2,200).
Buitenverwaching (meaning beyond expectation) and pictured below makes its title come true which is situated in the heart of the historical Constantia Valley in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1773 it has flourished as a wine farm, due mainly to the 90 000 vines planted in 1825 by Ryk Arnoldus Cloete, brother of the famous Hendrik Cloete of Constantia. The current owner really benefits from the long history and experience and their wines have received many international awards. .
The Wines
Goat Door 2006
Fairview
A great example of South African Chardonnay made to the highest standards.
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Goats do Roam in Villages 2005
Fairview
An exciting white wine, unusual for South Africa but carefully modelled on the great whites of the Southern Rhone.
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Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Buitenverwachting
This medium-bodied, elegant Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and clean, with hints of mineral and flint aromas and flavours. Its firm structure, good acidity, and long finish make it suitable for keeping.
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Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Southern Right Vineyard
Zingy Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa, a delicious mouthful - 4 stars from John Platter.
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Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2006
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
The Cape's leading Chardonnay and one of only 17 John Platter 5 star award winners.
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Pinotage 2005
Ruitersvlei
A Southafrican speciality, Pinotage is a grape variety with great individuality as evidenced by this wine.
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Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2004
Buitenverwachting
Formerly known as Meifort - do try this stunning wine
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Bored Doe 2005
Fairview
Madame Chevre, an udderley gorgeous doe, bored but mischievous, serenely looks out over her neatly manicured vineyards. She reluctantly conforms to legislation and tradition, and only utilizes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot in her seductive wines to add spice to her life. Beware, you are about to become her latest conquest!
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The Goatfather 2005
Fairview
The Goatfather is (as could be expected) a delicious blend of Italian grape varieties in the inimitable style of the Goats do Roam range.
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Goats do Roam in Villages 2005
Fairview
A Cape-Rhône blend of shiraz, pinotage and mourvèdre with a touch of viognier, matured in a mixture of used French and American oak barrels. A rich, ripe wine with backbone, sure to reward a few years’ cellaring.
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Goat Roti 2005
Fairview
A sultry blend of Shiraz and Viognier, grown in Paarl and Malmesbury. As the flagship of the Goats do Roam range of wines, the elders are well pleased.
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Southern Right Pinotage 2006
Southern Right Vineyard
South African Pinotage with European elegance - an oustanding red which shows what can be achieved with Pinotage. 4 stars from John Platter.
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Hamilton Russell Ashbourne 2004
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
With the Ashbourne wine, Anthony Hamilton Russell is following a very ambitious goal: to redefine South African Pinotage. Only the second release since the first 2001 vintage, he is well on his way to fullfilling that goal with this sublime wine.
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2005
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Rapidly following in the footsteps of the Hamilton Russell Chardonnay as South Africa's leading Pinot Noir.
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If you are looking for a specific wine and do not find it on our list you can always drop us a line at info@advintage-wines.co.uk. In addition to the wines we list we have access to literally thousands of other wines which we can always get at the best possible prices - anything from Zinfandel!