A golden affair for Backsberg at this year’s Veritas Awards
Friday the 10th of October, saw the results of the 29th Veritas Awards being revealed. Synonymous with excellence in wine and brandy, the Veritas Awards is the longest running and one of the most prestigious wine and brandy competitions in South Africa, dating back to 1991.
This year, we are delighted to share that not only did Backsberg bag a gold medal for the flagship Family Reserve White 2018 – a Roussanne, Chardonnay and Viognier blend – but the estate’s potstill Sydney Back Brandy 15 Year was similarly awarded. Additional awards include the following:
- Pumphouse Shiraz: 2017 Silver Outstanding
- Family Reserve Red: 2016 Silver
- Klein Babylons Toren Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot: 2016 Silver
These wines truly epitomize Backsberg’s 103 year heritage of formidable winemaking and we look forward to our loyal patrons, and a few new ones too, sipping and swirling on these robust and aromatic wines at the Veritas Deloitte private and public tastings across the country later this month. Feel free to peruse these dates below.
Cape Town
Trade and Public Tastings
Friday 25 October 2019 | 17:00 – 20:00
Ballroom East, CTICC, Cape Town
Johannesburg
Trade and Public Tastings
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | 17:00 – 20:00
Bill Gallagher Room, Level 1, SANDTON Conference Centre, (Maude Street)
Durban
Trade and Public Tastings
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | 17:00 – 20:00
Function Room, Deloittes Head Office, Pencarrow Park, Pencarrow Crescent, La Lucia Ridge Office Estate, Durban
However, if you simply cannot wait to indulge prior to these tastings, be sure to click on the links listed and we will ensure that these award-winners are delivered to your door as soon as possible.
BACKSBERG’S AWARD WINNING WINES:
Klein Babylons Toren Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016 (For an exclusive pre-release please email bianca@backsberg.co.za)
Source: wine.co.za