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WINEMAKING
Making fine wines an everyday pleasure
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WINEMAKING
PHILOSOPHY
Backsberg’s winemaking philosophy can be expressed simply: we aim to provide enjoyment in each and every glass. Emphasis is placed on soil health and gentle handling of the grapes to retain the specific fruit character of each cultivar. For us, the true test of whether or not we have met market demand lies in the word ‘drinkability’. Our wines are seamlessly integrated - tannins, acids, alcohol, sweetness and oak maturation all come together in
perfect harmony.
perfect harmony.
OUR WINEMAKER
ALICIA RECHNER
Of course, we would be unable to achieve this seamless balance without a key individual, Alicia Rechner - Backsberg’s Head Winemaker.
Alicia first entered the Backsberg cellar doors in 2002 and even after several years at the helm, she notes that each and every harvest is something special. She terms herself “a technical winemaker
who prefers the chemistry to be spot on”. Her style is simple and logical.
Alicia first entered the Backsberg cellar doors in 2002 and even after several years at the helm, she notes that each and every harvest is something special. She terms herself “a technical winemaker
who prefers the chemistry to be spot on”. Her style is simple and logical.
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Backsberg Wines are crafted with the greatest degree of care. “Care for the environment means care and concern for succeeding generations.” – Michael Back. Certified as South Africa’s first carbon-neutral winery in 2006, Backsberg has cemented its reputation as a respected steward of the land that honours the past whilst forging ahead with forward-thinking holistic principles. Read more about our carbon neutral winemaking processes here.