Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay

The Family Tree honours the rich tapestry of people and places that were integral in the Backsberg legacy. In 1976, father and son Michael and Sydney Back, in defiance of the authorities, smuggled some of the first Chardonnay buds into South Africa from Europe in a suitcase. This resulted in 60 000 Chardonnay vines. With honeyed apple, cashew and butterscotch on the nose, this wine is a toast to the duo’s tenacity. This Chardonnay
boasts vibrant and appealing acidity. Bold notes of tropical fruit, grapefruit, vanilla pod and a chalky minerality lightly dance across the palate which is matched by a silky finish.. Awarded Smuggled Vines Chardonnay 2021 Best in Class Winemag 2022, 94 points