Backsberg Special Late Harvest 2018

Litchi, honeysuckle and yellow rose petal combine in a profusion of intense aromas. The wine retains its sweet, natural sugars, providing a lasting richness on the finish.

Serve ice cold before, during or after ameal. Perfectly compliments very spicy dishes.

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variety : Gewurztraminer [ Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Roussanne ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 11.0 % vol rs : 68 g/l pH : 3.16 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : White style : Sweet body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2019 John Platter - 83 Points

ageing : 10 - 20 years

in the vineyard : Grown largely on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in soils of weathered granite, clay and loam.

about the harvest: Picked late in the harvest at about 24 to 26 degree Balling. The juice is settled clean and fermented in a cool tank. Fermentation terminates itself at a low alcohol, allowing for natural grape sugars to remain.

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