Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2021
A more serious Cape blend with dark berry fruit, spice, and savoury Rhône-style depth. Structured, characterful, and very food-friendly.
A cheeky nod to Italian wine tradition with a distinctly South African twist, The Goatfather is a bold, Mediterranean-style red blend crafted by the iconic Fairview Winery in the Paarl region. Known for their innovative spirit and quality-driven approach, Fairview blends grapes like Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera to create a wine full of personality and charm.
The wine offers layers of juicy red berries, plum, and cherry, with hints of spice, herbs, and soft oak. Supple tannins and bright acidity make it versatile at the table, while its smooth finish and quirky label make it unforgettable in the glass.
Rooted in the sun-drenched soils of the Cape and inspired by Italy’s timeless blends, The Goatfather is as delicious as it is playful - a true crowd-pleaser with character.
South Africa
Western Cape
Blend
750ml
14%
2021Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2021 sits above the easier-drinking wines in the range, offering a more concentrated and structured take on the Cape Mediterranean-blend idea associated with the brand. Charles Back’s wines have always balanced humour with genuine winemaking intelligence, and The Goatfather is the bottling where that more serious side becomes clearest.
As with much of the best Cape Rhône-inspired wine, the strength lies in balancing ripe fruit with savoury complexity. The wine is fuller and deeper than the standard red blend, with more texture, more layering, and a more obviously gastronomic profile. It is less about simple juicy fruit and more about spice, structure, and breadth.
That makes it particularly entriguing for those who are curious about South African blends but want something with more seriousness than an easy house red. It is still open and appealing, but it has enough depth to hold attention at the table.
A dry, medium- to full-bodied red with more density and tannic structure than the standard bottlings. It remains smooth enough to enjoy now, but it is clearly designed to feel more substantial and layered.
The style sits comfortably in Rhône-inspired territory: dark fruit, savoury spice, and a warming but not heavy finish. In simple terms: a more grown-up Cape blend — richer, deeper, and more food-oriented than the playful branding might suggest.
- Appearance: Deep crimson ruby.
- Nose: Red and black berries, spice, dried herbs, and light oak.
- Palate: Ripe fruit with savoury depth and Rhône-style spice.
- Texture: Medium- to full-bodied with firm but rounded tannins.
- Finish: Dry, spicy, and persistent.
- Overall Impression: A characterful and well-judged Cape blend that offers more depth and seriousness than the label first suggests.
- Lamb Shoulder – Excellent with the wine’s Rhône-like savoury depth.
- Grilled Sausages – Peppery spice and dark fruit suit hearty grilled food.
- Pasta al Forno – The wine’s breadth works well with baked savoury dishes.
- Beef Stew – Slow-cooked meat allows the wine’s layered spice to shine.
- Hard Cheeses – Mature cheeses help highlight the wine’s structure.
- Serve at 16–18°C.
- Decant for 20–30 minutes if possible.
- Use a medium to large red wine glass.
- Best enjoyed over the next 4–6 years.
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