Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2020

On the nose expect old spice, cedar and vanilla. Exhibiting a wonderful velvety depth, this is a powerhouse of a wine with flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, mulberry, liquorice and spiced fruitcake. A generous wine that just keeps giving

Pair with hearty stews and roasts.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2023 Michelangelo Awards - Double Gold
2023 Decanter Awards - Silver
2023 Syrah du Monde - Gold
2023 Platter's Wine Guide - 3.5 Stars
2022 Veritas Awards - Gold
2022 Decanter Awards - Silver
  

ageing : Best enjoyed within 5 to 12 years.

The Family Tree honours the rich tapestry of people and places that were integral in the Backsberg legacy. The Pumphouse was a humble concrete structure, traditionally located high up on the slopes of the mountain. A vital life-source for happy healthy vines, this structure epitomises Backsberg’s approach to winemaking, being unassuming but extraordinary.

in the cellar : Soft-skinned Shiraz was fermented warm for 10 days. It was then pressed to finish fermentation in barrel. Aging occurs for 14 months in small French and American oak barriques.

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