Backsberg's Babylons Toren Chardonnay takes 1st prize at the Trophy Wine Show

The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show awards function was held today, in Cape Town, at the Vineyard Hotel. It was a really good day at the office! Backsberg received the Miele Trophy for the Best Chardonnay for the Backsberg Babylons Toren Chardonnay 2003. The same wine went on to win the Trophy for the Best White Wine with a score of 96.

The Babylons Toren selection Chardonnay came from low yielding vineyards producing grapes with exceptional flavours of apricot and pear. Barrel fermentation in small French oak barriques has provided the structure and nuances of almond and vanilla. Malolactic fermentation and ten months ageing on the yeast lees, has added a creamy texture and a long finish. Oaked for 10 months.

I invite you to come taste it, for yourself, at the farm.

SB.