Kosher Merlot
Medium-bodied, the wine offers a balanced mid-palate with elegant tannins that lift the expression before ending with a clean finish. It’s a lovely wine that drinks well.
Backsberg’s Kosher range celebrates the Lithuanian Jewish roots of the Back family. Made under the auspices of the Cape Town Beth Din and the OU of the United States, this wine is Mevushal and Kosher for Passover.
Certified carbon neutral. Sustainably farmed. Suitable for vegans.
Accolades
2018
88 Points - Robert Parker
Tasting Notes
Aromas of raspberry and red plum combined with succulent fruit flavours and finely coated tannins ensure a pleasurable drinking experience.
Food Pairing
A barrel-matured red, enjoyable either alone or as the perfect pairing partner to braised short rib and a variety of decadent lamb dishes.
Winemaking Notes
Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines, ensure maximum fruit ripeness. Oak leaf and weathered granite soils ensure these vines are planted in soils rich in organic matter. A fermentation of 5-6 days with no maturation in oak creates a very fruit-forward Merlot. Pasteurized and prepared under supervision of the Cape Town Beth Din. This wine is Mevushal and Kosher for Passover.
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2019 2018 2017Shelf Talkers
Non Vintage 2018 - 88 Points Robert Parker| Producer | Backsberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Paarl |
| Type | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Features | Carbon Neutral, Family-owned, Kosher, Mevushal, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly |
| Closure | Cork |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 12 Bottles |
