Big valley views, characterful wines and the unmistakable pleasure of a proper braai — Backsberg is a Winelands escape worth putting on your list.
Franschhoek is hardly short of beautiful wine estates, but Backsberg Family Wines has a character all its own. With sweeping mountain views, a relaxed Cellar Door and a winemaking heritage stretching back more than a century, it offers a welcome reminder that a great wine experience needn’t be complicated.
Here, the setting does much of the talking. Find a spot, pour a glass and take in the landscape while discovering the Backsberg collection. There is a sense of history behind the wines, shaped by generations of family winemaking, but the experience feels easy-going and unpretentious. It is the kind of place where a quick tasting can happily turn into a longer afternoon.
And then there is the braai. Few things capture South African hospitality quite like gathering around good food with a glass of wine in hand, and the Backsberg Braai Experience brings these pleasures together in a setting made for lingering. It is a fitting expression of the estate’s appeal: generous, sociable and grounded in the simple enjoyment of food, wine and company.
Whether you are planning a day exploring the Franschhoek Valley, looking for a worthwhile stop on your Winelands itinerary or simply in need of a change of scenery, Backsberg deserves a place on the list. Come for the views, explore the wines and make time for the braai.
You may arrive with a tasting in mind, but the best part could be discovering just how long you want to stay.
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Discover the wines, Cellar Door experience and Braai Experience at backsberg.co.za