South Africa, Stellenbosch
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
A structured wine that requires longer bottle maturation before release. The green pepper, fig and slightly smoky character are nicely complemented by some oak spice. This wine should keep for up to 5 years and the style typifies the terroir it grows in.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
In 2021 the grapes were mostly crushed and destalked to allow for some skin contact. 80% of the juice was racked to barrels (25% new French oak /75% used barrels) and 20% to Amphora to complete the natural fermentation. Malolactic was avoided to retain freshness and batonage occurred weekly. After 6 months the wine was removed from barrel and was stabilized before bottling.
Vineyard
Mediterranean Climate
Soil Type
Duplex
Viticulture
At Villiera we have an old, single bush vine Sauvignon Blanc vineyard (weather station clone). It has the ability to produce a unique, intense style that we feel was worthy of its own platform. The bush vine system is a traditional training method especially suited to unirrigated vineyards. The limited yield ensures early ripening. The grapes are handpicked and sorted. Picking occurs in the morning to take advantage of cooler conditions and the fruit is protected from oxidation.
