Family Reserve Red
Always one of the best in this extensive range. Ageworthy.
Showing the suitability of the Simonsberg-Paarl area for Bordeaux varieties, this is very smart blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec and Merlot.
Only produced in exceptional vintages Backsberg’s flagship selection is crafted from the very best vineyard blocks. No effort is spared to create these fine wines of true personality and distinction.
Certified carbon neutral. Sustainably farmed. Suitable for vegans.
Accolades
2016
93 Points - Platter's SA Wine Guide
90 Points - Tim Atkin MW
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
2015
92 Points - James Suckling
92 Points - Platter's SA Wine Guide
91 Points - Tim Atkin MW
Tasting Notes
Concentrated flavours of black forest berries infused with spice, cedar and vanilla. Extended skin contact and aging in small French barriques contribute to its complexity.
Food Pairing
This wine is the perfect accompaniment to classic hearty fare such as roast beef or lamb. The connoisseur’s preferred red blend.
Winemaking Notes
Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines as well as older VSP hedged vines - situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in soils of weathered granite and Oak leaf - ensure optimal grape ripeness. Highly concentrated grapes with intense flavour of each cultivar are hand selected to produce this expressive and full-bodied wine. The three cultivars are blended after 6 months and allowed to age for a further 12 months in new French oak. This wine is produced only in exceptional years and rarely exceeds 20 barrels.
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2016 2015Shelf Talkers
Non Vintage 2016 - 93 Points Platter's Guide 2015 - 92 Points James Suckling| Producer | Backsberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Paarl |
| Type | Red |
| Variety | Blend |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot |
| Features | Carbon Neutral, Family-owned, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly |
| Closure | Cork |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 12 Bottles |
