Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2017

Produced from intensely concentrated Shiraz grapes, this wine exhibits a wonderful velvety depth. Black cherry and mulberry notes give way to hints of aniseed and vanilla, which are derived from maturation in small French - and just a few American - barriques.

Pair with savoury dishes such as roast game and winter stews match this dark, brooding wine.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.42 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.63. ta : 5.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2020 Joh Platter - 85 Points
2019 Veritas - Silver Outstanding
2019 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 90 points

ageing : 10 to 15 years

in the vineyard : Lyre system 20-year-old vineyards - grown in weathered granite and Chocolate Cake soils on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain - allow for maximum sun exposure ensuring happy and healthy older vines.

in the cellar : Soft-skinned Shiraz is fermented warm for 5-6 days. It is then pressed to finish fermentation in barrel. Ageing occurs for 12 to 18 months in small French and American oak barrels.

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