Backsberg Family Wines is proud to announce that The Patriarch Cabernet Franc 2023 has been awarded 97 points and a Platinum Medal at the recent 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, one of the world's most respected international wine competitions. The accolade further cements The Patriarch's reputation as one of South Africa's benchmark Cabernet Francs and…
This festive season, craftsmanship takes centre stage as Backsberg Family Wines partners with acclaimed designer Heidi Steck for a truly unique event — the launch of Heidi Steck’s Summer 2025 Catalogue, hosted within the newly reimagined Backsberg Tasting Facility in the Franschhoek Valley.
On 29–30 November 2025, guests are invited to join Heidi Steck and friends…
The morning mist hangs low over the vineyards of Franschhoek as dawn breaks.
Condensation clings to a perfectly ripened grape, catching the first rays of sunlight like a prism. In the cool quiet of early morning, a hand reaches out, gently plucking the grape from its cluster. Alicia Rechner, Backsberg's veteran winemaker now in her 30th…
This holiday season, Backsberg Family Wines invites you to elevate your celebrations with three exceptional red wines, exquisitely crafted to enrich each occasion and enhance the favourite flavours of this time of year. The perfect companions to your fully-laden tables, these wines offer a harmonious blend of elegance and versatility, making them an ideal fit…
Perfectly timed with the arrival of summer, Backsberg Family Wines welcomes guests to its Franschhoek cellar door, one of the valley’s hidden gems and a ‘must-visit’ for all wine lovers. Tucked off the vibrant main road and with encompassing mountain views, this fifth-generation winery boasts over a century of heritage with a fresh new energy,…
This festive season, Backsberg Family Wines invites wine enthusiasts and holiday adventurers to experience a truly exceptional season filled with the finest vintages and delectable cuisine.
Backsberg's Family Tree range is the perfect complement to all holiday cheer, featuring the multi-awarded Smuggled Vines Chardonnay—the perfect companion for summer sipping and all adventures — as well as the John Martin…
In honour of Women's Month in South Africa, Backsberg Family Wines celebrates all women who break barriers, shatter glass ceilings and contribute to the advancement and successes of their industries, communities, families and homes.
Perfectly timed with the arrival of spring, the upcoming warmer weather and promise of pool days, Backsberg proudly presents a special…