Sydney Back Merlot (750ml)
Delivery across New York City: $5 in Crown Heights, $10 in Brooklyn, $20 in the rest of NYC. Free pickup at 511 Empire Blvd.
Backsberg's Sydney Back Merlot honors the Lithuanian Jewish patriarch whose family built the Paarl-side Backsberg estate. Smooth Paarl-grown Merlot with soft, juicy Cape-fruit character — mevushal, so it pours seamlessly at any Shabbos table.
Mood: Smooth, sun, easy.
"Paarl Merlot the way it should be — soft, juicy, no oak makeup, and mevushal at $20. A Shabbos weeknight staple that punches well above its price."
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby. Nose of ripe plum, raspberry, dark cherry and a whisper of cocoa. The palate is soft and fruit-forward with velvety tannins, dark berry fruit and a subtle oak whisper. Finish is smooth, gently spiced and cleanly resolved.
Food Pairing
The Merlot for weeknight steak, Shabbos brisket, chicken shawarma, or a good burger. Also solid alongside pizza night, cholent, and grilled boerewors-style sausage.
| Producer | Backsberg Estate (Sydney Back Kosher) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Paarl |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Style | Dry Red |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Hashgacha | Beth Din SA / OU |
| Mevushal | Yes |
| Kosher for Passover | Yes |
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