Tasting Room

The Tasting Experience at Backsberg Estate Cellars
Join us at Backsberg for any of the following activities.

Informal Wine Tasting
Sample any five wines, while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of the Tasting Room. Our Tasting Room Manager will enlighten you about the wines and guide you on your Wine Tasting journey and purchase.
R15 per person
(this Tasting is free of charge if you purchase wine or enjoy lunch at our Restaurant during your visit)

Formal Wine Tasting
Enjoy a formal sit-down Wine Tasting with the Sommelier and Tasting Room Manager in the historic vat barrel cellar or in the gardens on a warm day. Listen to the story of Backsberg, the background of the wines and their characteristics, whilst tasting through each wine as a discerning wine taster, using sight, smell and taste. Booking 3 days in advance is required.
R50 per person

Blending Experience
Participate in an informative Wine Tasting as well as an interactive and hands-on blending activity. Understand single varietals and how they can be used to form a component in a wine blend, adding either structure, fruit, finesse or body to create a well-balanced wine. This is a great social or corporate group outing where teams compete to create the best blend. Booking 3 days in advance is required.
R85 per person

Tours
Backsberg also offers tour experiences around the farm. Choose from a guided cellar tour, viewing the winemaking cellar and  barrel room to learn more about the winemaking process and also see how we hand- riddle using the traditional method. Otherwise opt for a vineyard tour on the back of a farm tractor and learn about the vineyards, terroir and the environmental aspects of the farm. Booking 3 days in advance is required.
Cellar Tours R40 per person / Vineyard Tours R90 per person

Otherwise
Enjoy our beautiful garden
Meander through the cellar
Spoil yourself with lunch under the trees

To book phone 021 875 5141, email danwin@backsberg.co.za for more information.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 4:30pm.