Backsberg

Brut Sparkling Blend

8.35 ratings
8.32 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Light brioche and bread dough. Ripe white peach, peach blossom, white flowers, faint lemon. Medium+ acidity. 9.1g/L dosage. 12 months on lees. Granite soil with sandstone topsoil. Fine vintage.

Light brioche and bread dough. Ripe white peach, peach blossom, white flowers, faint lemon. Medium+ acidity. 9.1g/L dosage. 12 months on lees. Granite soil with sandstone topsoil. Fine vintage.

Jan 13th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, shows aromas of stone fruits and biscuit notes. On the palate apple and pear flavors with toast notes ending a bit creamy with yeasty notes.

Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, shows aromas of stone fruits and biscuit notes. On the palate apple and pear flavors with toast notes ending a bit creamy with yeasty notes.

Jan 7th, 2019
Zach Porterfield

Drinking the Brut 2017. On the sweeter side for a brut but quite balanced and easy drinking. A very enjoyable MCC.

Drinking the Brut 2017. On the sweeter side for a brut but quite balanced and easy drinking. A very enjoyable MCC.

Dec 7th, 2019
Miguel Ortega

Miguel had this 6 years ago

Miguel had this 6 years ago

Mar 17th, 2018