Backsberg tasting room review

This family-run farm is focused on producing wines aimed more at the man-in-the-street than the wine snob.

Backsberg Estate Cellars, Paarl

This renowned, "carbon neutral" wine estate with its charming tree-lined driveway leading to flower-fringed lawns has made an art of planning and hosting weddings, offering events that are personal despite being geared to groups of up to 150.

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2007 winners

Trophy and gold medal winners in 2007

Sydney Back

To know Sydney Back was a privilege, to hear his anecdotes a delight. Jos Baker shares her memories of a pioneering winemaker who won the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award in 1986.

Exit strategy

Backsberg winemaker goes freelance