Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2005

High density vineyards produced grapes with exceptional flavours of cassis, raspberry and tobacco. Extended skin contact and ageing in small French oak barriques have contributed added complexity via cedar and vanilla characters.

This blend matches classic evening meals such as roast beef or lamb.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 15% Shiraz, 7% Malbec ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Guillaume Nell

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 7 - 10 years

in the vineyard : CLIMATE: Mediterranean
VINIFICATION: Produced from the finest grapes with extreme care, blending only the best parcels from different varieties. Produced only in exceptional years. Oaked for 24 – 36 months in new french oak barrels.

in the cellar : Produced from the finest grapes with extreme care, blending only the best parcels from different varieties.
Produced only in exceptional years.
Oaked for 24 – 36 months in new french oak barrels.

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