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FAIRVIEW (CHARLES BACK) Shiraz/Syrah 2005  
designation: Goats do Roam In Villages
vineyard: N/A
region: South Africa
review date: 2007-05-17

This blend from South Africa is a step up from their Rhone blend, and certainly impresses. The 2005 Fairview (Charles Back) Goats do Roam In Villages is 90% Shiraz with the balance being Pinotage and Mourvedre which makes a complete package that will have you as impressed with the wine as you will be by the wineries humanitarian effort in the fight against AIDS. Spicy forward fruit aromas give way to even spicier black pepper and those flavors carry to the palate delivering a smooth flavorful red blend that posses both power and finesse. The wine is full-bodied and will pair easily with almost all cuisines except the most delicate seafood or citrus desserts. An excellent value and probably age worthy beyond the 5 years the winemaker suggests (MDME).

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Score: 89 | Ratings Value: $14.00 ABV: 14.5%

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