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Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2016

One can expect highly concentrated flavours of black forest berries infused with spice, cedar and vanilla. Extended skin contact and ageing in small French barriques have contributed to its complexity.

This wine is the perfect accompaniment to classic hearty fare such as roast beef or lamb. The connoisseur’s preferred red blend.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Melot, 17% Malbec ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.3 % vol rs : 3.3 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2020 John Platter - 93 Points
2019 John Platter - 93 Points
2019 Veritas - Silver
2018 Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards - TM Mercurey French Style Red Blend Trophy

ageing : 15 - 20 years

in the vineyard : Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines, ensure maximum fruit ripeness. Oak leaf and weathered granite soils ensure these vines are planted in soils rich in organic matter.

in the cellar : Highly concentrated grapes with intense flavour of each cultivar are hand-selected to produce this expressive and full-bodied wine. The three cultivars are blended after 6 months and allowed to age for a further 18 months in new French oak. This wine is produced only in exceptional years and rarely exceeds 20 barrels.

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