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Backsberg Family Tree Pumphouse Shiraz 2023

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 : 14.15 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.53  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

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 vineyard : Grown in weathered granite soils on high elevation mountain slopes in both Paarl and Stellenbosch with cooling breezes from the Atlantic. This ensures optimal berry ripening. Trellised vines provide maximum sun exposure with carefully considered drip irrigation encouraging ideal flavour
development. 8 tons/Ha delivers concentrated, high-quality fruit
about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked.
in the cellar : Grapes were whole crushed, and the soft-skinned Shiraz grapes were fermented slightly cooler and longer at 25°C for 10 days. They were then pressed to finish fermentation in barrel. Aging occurs for 14 months in predominantly French oak with 10% American oak driving the vanilla and
coconut notes within the wine.
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Backsberg Family Tree Pumphouse Shiraz 2023
Shiraz