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Villiera Wines Tasting Notes

January 11, 2011

South Africa, Villiera Wines, Wine

Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010

The wine has intense fruit with a hint of wood spice on the nose, including pineapple, guava and citrus. On the palate it is rich and medium bodied with good balance and a long finish.

2 Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011

Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2010Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2010

Fermented in French Oak barrels (50% new) for 4 months. A powerfully structured wine with obvious tropical fruits character and hints of citrus and pineapple.

Bronze Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
4 Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011

Villiera Gewürztraminer 2010Villiera Gewürztraminer 2010

Aromatic with intense lychee character with floral and rose petal undertones. The palate is soft, rich and well balanced with a slightly off-dry finish.

3 Stars ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011

Villiera Sauvignon Blanc 2011Villiera Sauvignon Blanc 2011

This wine displays intense varietal character including gooseberry and fig flavours. The introduction of wine from the cooler Elgin area, has ensured greater freshness and vibrancy.

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Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2010Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2010

An intensely flavoured Sauvignon Blanc with hints of greenpepper, fig and flint on the nose. The palate is fresh and lively with a long finish and good balance.

4 Star ~ John Platter Guide 2011 

Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

This wine shows classic berry fruit with underlying grassiness on the nose. On the palate it is well balanced with soft tannins.

3½ Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide

Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Matured 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Classic dark berry fruit note with underlying grassiness on the nose. Well balanced palate with soft tannins.

Silver Medal ~ Veritas Awards 2009

Villiera Merlot 2008Villiera Merlot 2008

Brilliant red in colour. Aromas of cedarwood and mint with attractive dark berry fruit. The palate is rich and full with juicy soft tannins balanced by good acidity and a long finish.

3 Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011

Villiera Monro 2005Villiera Monro 2005

50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep red in colour. Rich aromas of red berry. The palate offers good tannins structure with intense spicy undertones and hints of vanilla tobacco.

4 1/2 Stars ~ JOHN PLATTER Wine Guide 2011
Silver Medal ~ International Wine & Spirit Competition
Red Wine of the Year & Premium Class Red ~ South Africa Airline Awards

Villiera Tradition Brut N.V.Villiera Tradition Brut N.V.

A blend of 23% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay, 15% Pinotage and 12% Pinot Meunier. This wine is displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that is a result of crisp acidity and rich fruit.

4 Star ~ JOHN PLATTER Wine Guide 2011

Villiera Inspiration Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2010 (375ml)Villiera Inspiration Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2010 (375ml)

This botrytis infected noble late harvest Chenin Blanc has a brilliant golden appearance. This wine is intensely fragrant with hints of honey, raisins, marmalade and nuts. The palate is rich and sweet with balanced acidity and long finish.

Silver Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
4 Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011
Commended ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Silver Medal ~ Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

 

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