While Southern France producers have had troubles identifying Pinot Noir, that is not the problem with this excellent Pinot. Cono Sur is under the guidance of the dynamic Adolfo Hurtado. This entry level Pinot Noir from Cono Sur drinks like a much pricier one. The wine is a bit rustic with some excellent red fruit character and good length in the finish. Smooth and surprisingly long finish for such an affordable Pinot Noir.

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I was having fond memories of the Wolfpack when I ran across a wine that was perfect for my tailgating this season. The Wolftrap is a wine from South Africa that has all of the great attributes of a fall quaffer. The wine is made up of Rhone varietals grown in South Africa. It has Syrah, Mourvedre and Viognier. The touch of Viognier rounds out the flavor to add to the richness. The wine has great berry richness and a dark chocolate component that is lovely to drink. The interesting part of the equation was that the wine gets its name from the pioneers in the Franschhoek Valley who wanted to protect their group from Wolves. There have no sightings of Wolves either real or imagined since in South Africa. So when you are out tailgating, or just wanting to enjoy a bottle of wine with friends, remember The Wolftrap. Great value for money. Great way to pay homage to a bunch of fans that will not be forgotten.

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A decade after the initial pun of Goats do Roam hit our shores we still get the quality. A force of nature in the South African wine business, Charles Back wants everyone to enjoy the word play on his Cote du Rhone appellation, but there is no joking about the quality. Recent repackaging has the varietals listed on the back label. This version is one of the best over the years. Very fresh and lively berry fruit with some nice richness and length. Great pizza and hamburger wine for every occasion.

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