Backsberg wins Sustainability Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards
Backsberg wins Sustainability Award at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards
Backsberg wins Sustainability Award at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Backsberg wines were flowing at the opening of the Cape Town Stadium, in preparation for the Soccer World Cup later this year.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
In September I visited Napa Valley. In planning for 2010, I am definitely thinking about my experience and some of the lessons learnt...
Thursday, November 26, 2009
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.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
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...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
On Saturday Backsberg joined forces with NGO Food and Trees for Africa in launching the Earth Centre
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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...
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Naked self-promotion time: we picked up awards at the Winemakers' Choice, Michelangelo and the Mail and Guardian Greening the Future competitions.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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