Pumphouse Shiraz
It ends with a pleasurable finish, as it acts like a young Barossa. Give it a try.
...this is a glossy, smooth, juicy Shiraz with ripe blueberry fruit, some floral top notes and textured, easy-going tannins. Very drinkable.
The Pumphouse, located high on the Backsberg property, is a humble concrete structure which plays an imperative role in day-to-day farm activities. The building epitomises Backsberg’s approach to winemaking, unassuming but extraordinary.
Certified carbon neutral. Sustainably farmed. Suitable for vegans.
Accolades
2018
90 Points - Tim Atkin MW
88 Points - Robert Parker
88 Points - Wine Spectator
2017
88 Points - Robert Parker
2016
96 Points & Platinum Medal - Michelangelo Awards
94 Points & Gold Medal - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
91 Points - James Suckling
2015
92 Points - Platter's SA Wine Guide
90 Points - Tim Atkin MW
Tasting Notes
Produced from intensely concentrated Shiraz grapes, this wine exhibits a wonderful velvety depth. Black cherry and mulberry notes give way to hints of aniseed and vanilla, which are derived from maturation in small French - and just a few American - barriques.
Food Pairing
Pair with hearty stews and roasts.
Winemaking Notes
Lyre system 20-year-old vineyards - grown in weathered granite and Chocolate Cake soils on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain - allow for maximum sun exposure ensuring happy and healthy older vines. Soft-skinned Shiraz is fermented warm for 5 6 days. It is then pressed to finish fermentation in barrel. Ageing occurs for 12 to 18 months in small French and American oak barrels.
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2020 2018Shelf Talkers
Non Vintage 2018 - 90 Points Tim Atkin MW| Producer | Backsberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Paarl |
| Type | Red |
| Variety | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Features | Carbon Neutral, Family-owned, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly |
| Closure | Cork |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 12 Bottles |
