Backsberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Spicy aromas of liquorice and vanilla overlay rich blackcurrant fruit. Careful oaking provides the necessary structure for the ripe, full and fruit driven mid-palate. Complex and long lasting, this wine has depth and power, and will reward further bottle ageing.

A classic Cab that will complement all meals when a fine red wine is called for; or to end off an evening with rich cheeses.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.3 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2020 John Platter - 86 Points

ageing : 7 - 20 years

in the vineyard : A combination of newer and older hedged VSP vines, planted in rich Oak leaf and weathered granite soils.

in the cellar : Cool-crushed and cold-soaked for a few days prior to fermentation. During fermentation, aerated pump-overs 4 times a day further help the gentle extraction of colour and tannins. Post fermentation skin contact and 15 months of oak aging produce a wine that has both bold structure and sufficient weight on the mid-palate.

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