Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2014

High density vineyards produced grapes with exceptional flavours of cassis, raspberry and tobacco. Extended skin contact and ageing in small French oak barriques have contributed added complexity via cedar and vanilla characters.

This blend matches classic evening meals such as roast beef or lamb. A connoisseur’s wine for special occasions.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 20% Melot ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.39 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 15 - 20 years

in the vineyard : CLIMATE: Mediterranean
ORIGIN: Paarl

in the cellar : This wine is fermented and aged for 12 months in new oak. Thereafter, a selection of the best barrels is made. These are blended and barrel-aged for a further 6 months. This wine is produced only in exceptional years and rarely exceeds 15 barrels.

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