Winery BacksbergMerlot - Shiraz
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Shiraz
The Merlot - Shiraz of Winery Backsberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese fondue, navarin of lamb or lamb chops marinated with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Backsberg's Merlot - Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot - Shiraz from Winery Backsberg are 2015, 2010, 2009, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Backsberg
The Winery Backsberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Austere
A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.
