Backsberg

WINEMAKING

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WINEMAKING

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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.

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.

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. Backsberg’s philosophy is embodied under the umbrella of care – care for the employee, the product, and the land. We are committed to sustainable and ethical business practices. Our wines are: ➢ Carbon responsible ➢ Suitable for vegan and vegetarians ➢ 100% GMO free ➢ 100 % recyclable. We use lightweight bottles and recycled paper labels to reduce our carbon footprint ➢ Stringent water efficiency practices are implemented ➢ Our bottles, labels and closures are recyclable ➢ So much more.

Sustainably crafted since 1916.

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.

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 and master brandy distiller.

Alicia first entered the Backsberg cellar doors in 2002 and even after several years at the estate, 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.

You too could join in on the carbon neutral lifestyle via the online store.
We make use of Offset.

Offset allows us to neutralise our shipping emissions. Every month, Offset calculates the total emissions generated by our shipped orders, and that number becomes our monthly Offset cost. These costs are billed monthly and the proceeds go towards forest protection initiatives.

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