COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Backsberg Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sydney Back Kosher range pays direct homage to the Lithuanian Jewish roots of the Back family. The estate's history dates back to 1902 when Charles Louis Back arrived in South Africa as a penniless refugee fleeing persecution. His son, Sydney Back, took over the reins in 1942 and became a legendary figure in the Cape winemaking community, pioneering estate-bottled wines and championing sustainable agricultural practices. Today, the fourth generation of the family honors this rich lineage by crafting an estate range of Kosher wines that allows Jewish families globally to enjoy authentic South African Pinotage at their Shabbat and Passover tables.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Backsberg was South Africa’s first certified carbon-neutral winery, achieving certification in 2006.
Fact 02
This wine is certified Kosher for Passover and Mevushal under the supervision of the Cape Town Beth Din.
Fact 03
The range honors Sydney Back, a pioneer who championed sustainable agriculture and estate-bottled wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced from hedged Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) vines planted on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in dark, rich Oakleaf soils over weathered granite. To maintain Kosher status, the winemaking is strictly supervised by the Cape Town Beth Din. Grapes are fermented on the skins for a brief period of four days to control tannin extraction. Following pressing, the juice is flash-pasteurized (rendering it Mevushal) and bottled early to lock in fresh primary fruit flavors. Thirty percent of the final blend is matured in oak (French oak staves or neutral barrels) for nine months, while the remaining seventy percent is kept unoaked to prioritize fresh, bright fruit.
