Backsberg Merlot 2018

A mid-palate of sweet raspberry and red plum is complemented by chocolate flavours from careful oak aging. This wine is beautifully smooth with fine, mouth-filling tannins.

Pairs well with duck, lamb, sirloin steak and pastas as well as being a delicious partner to chocolate and mint desserts.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Backsberg Estate Cellars

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.32 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2019 Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards - Gold
2019 Ultra Value Wine Challenge Awards - Silver

ageing : 7 - 15 years

in the vineyard : Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines, ensure maximum fruit ripeness. Oakleaf and weatherd granite soils ensure these vines are planted in soils rich in organic matter.

in the cellar : A long skin fermentation with lots of aeration is followed by oak maturation for 12 to 18 months in 225l French oak barrels.

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