Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2015
High density vineyards produce grapes with concentrated flavours of cassis, raspberry and tobacco. Extended skin contact and ageing in small French barriques have contributed complexity with cedar and vanilla characters.
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South Africa Coastal Region Paarl
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50%
Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Malbec
20% Merlot
Alcohol
14.0%
Certified sustainable
Certified sustainable
Oak
18 months in barrel
Production
Less than 15 barrels annually
Residual sugar
3.2 g/l
Vegan
Award
92 points, James Suckling
Award
Gold Medal, New Orleans International Wine Awards