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Backsberg wins Sustainability Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards

Sunday, February 28, 2010

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Backsberg wins Sustainability Award at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards

Backsberg and the Opening of the Cape Town Stadium

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Backsberg wines were flowing at the opening of the Cape Town Stadium, in preparation for the Soccer World Cup later this year.

They do not just sing Kumbaya in Napa

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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In September I visited Napa Valley. In planning for 2010, I am definitely thinking about my experience and some of the lessons learnt...

Valiant Swart kicks off the kykNET Backsberg Picnic Concerts

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Valiant Swart is kicking off the kykNET Backsberg Picnic Concerts this coming Sunday afternoon at the farm. Bring your picnic blanket and come have a glass of wine while enjoying some great music on the farm.

11th Hour Presentation

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Recently, I was invited to present Backsberg's environmental initiatives as part of an event with the co-producer of the film, The 11th Hour. Here's my presentation...

Earth Centre Launch

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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On Saturday Backsberg joined forces with NGO Food and Trees for Africa in launching the Earth Centre

Meeting up with Gary Vaynerchuk | Video

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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I recently met up with online wine legend Gary Vaynerchuk. After presenting Gary with a Springbok rugby T-shirt, we talked about the potential for South African wine in the US. Gary reckons we have a big opportunity with Chenin Blanc...

Green, Gold and Diamond Feathers in the Cap

Sunday, September 27, 2009

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Naked self-promotion time: we picked up awards at the Winemakers' Choice, Michelangelo and the Mail and Guardian Greening the Future competitions.

Tree and Wine Pairing for Arbor Month

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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1-7 September is Arbor week. For the month of September, Backsberg is giving away the tree of the year - the Halleria lucida - with every case of wine purchased. Similarly, you get a free bottle of wine with trees purchased from Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Cape Town.

Cape Universities Square Off in Wine Tasting Intervarsity

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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Pride and honour will be at stake during the inaugural Backsberg Vino Varsity wine contest between the Universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, which is being held on 14 August...


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