Winery Backsberg - John Martin Sauvignon Blanc

Winery BacksbergJohn Martin Sauvignon Blanc

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The John Martin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Backsberg is a white wine from the region of Paarl of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.

Taste structure of the John Martin Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Backsberg

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the John Martin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Backsberg in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the John Martin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Backsberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Backsberg's John Martin Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.94°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mondeuse

Mondeuse noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Savoie). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and medium sized grapes. Mondeuse noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhône Valley, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.911110
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.911110
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc - 2010
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of John Martin Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Backsberg are 2018, 2016, 2014, 2017 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Backsberg

The winery offers 55 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Paarl in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Backsberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 2000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 150 of of Paarl wines
In the top 20000 of white wines
In the top 75000 wines of the world

The wine region of Paarl

The wine region of Paarl is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vilafonté or the Domaine La Motte Wine Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Paarl are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Paarl often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, prune or eucalyptus and sometimes also flavors of mocha, cranberry or strawberries.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Varietal wine

Name given to the local wine (IGP), produced from a single grape variety that gives the wine its characteristics of structure and aroma. The Languedoc is the leading producer of this type of wine, from most of the major French grape varieties.

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