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Backsberg Family Wines | Harvest Report 2026
The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn't wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit - Citrus Hill Chardonnay - was already arriving at the cellar.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Backsberg Family Wines Harvest Report 2025
Alicia Rechner, Backsberg's veteran winemaker now in her 30th harvest season, rolls it between her fingers before popping the small, oval fruit into her mouth to taste it - a decisive moment where numbers and measurements give way to experience and artistry.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Harvest 2020: A dark cloud’s silver lining?
South African producers and winemakers are a resilient bunch. Despite crippling droughts, tough economic times, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
DGB acquires majority shareholding in Backsberg
Photo Caption: Simon and Michael Back, previous owners of Backsberg Wine Estate, with Tim Hutchinson, executive Chairman of DGB.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
The millennial effect on wine marketing
The generation born in the information age challenges marketers with its new way of thinking. How should it influence a new way of marketing wine?
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
RESULTS: 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
The results of the 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced at a luncheon at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town today. Of the 977 wines judged, 40 gold
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
A good vintage
Judging by the results of this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, there’s a noticeable thread of quality, passion and natural talent that runs through the indu
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Backsberg's 'Let it Grow' campaign: high quality wine meets low environmental impact
Apart from being known for their commitment to producing top quality wines with structure, finesse and a high level of drinkability, Backsberg Estate Cellars is
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
SA bags three trophies, 12 double-gold and 19 gold awards at new world wine challenge
South African wine producers put in a remarkable performance in the Six Nations Wine Challenge 2018, winning three trophies, 12 double-gold and 19 gold awards.
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
New winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California
Delheim's cellar-master Roelof Lotriet with Noni Langa.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Groot Constantia and Boplaas shine at Michelangelo Wine & Spirits Awards
South Africa’s oldest wine estate, Groot Constantia, and the renowned Boplaas Estate in the Klein Karoo walked off with the laurels in the wine section of this
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
