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Villiera Wines

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Villiera Wines
Phone +27 21 865-2002/3
Fax +27 21 865-2314
eMail wine@villiera.com
URL www.villiera.com
Address P.O. Box 66
Koelenhof
7605
South Africa

Cousins Jeff and Simon Grier started the family-owned Villiera Wines outside Stellenbosch in 1983 and embarked on an extensive replanting of classic and local varietals. Cathy Brewer (née Grier) later joined the family team to head up the sales, marketing and export divisions. The introduction of hi-tech cellar facilities for the production of still wines as well as Méthode Cap Classique combined with a unique wine business philosophy has seen Villiera developing into one of the largest private wineries in the country. Award-winning winemaker Jeff Grier crafts a range of wines characterized by a strong reflection of Villiera?s unique terroir and the retention of the distinct aromas and flavours of the different varietals.

Villiera embarked on an international venture in 2006 when they invested in a small vineyard in the Roussillon region in the South of France. They acquired a 22-hectare vineyard and cellar near the town of St Paul de Fenouillet. Varieties planted include Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Maccabeu and Viognier. The range from Domaine Grier will reflect both classic and modern styles, adding a new dimension to Villiera?s offering of superb wines www.domainegrier.com.
 
For information, visit www.villiera.com or phone (021) 865-2002.
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Villiera Tradition Brut NV Villiera Tradition Brut NV
This "Methode Cap Classique" (bottle fermented sparkling wine) is a blend of red & white grapes 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.
Alc: 12.0  RS: 9.6  pH: 3.23  TA: 6.2  VA:  SO2:  FSO2: 85
Villiera Tradition Rose Brut NV Villiera Tradition Rose Brut NV
Joyful, rich pink colour, vivacious cascading bubbles and the full rich flavour of Pinot Noir combined with the elegance of Chardonnay and the uniqueness of Pinotage providing the colour. This is the Tradition rose - rich in flavour with a long finish.
Alc: 11.85  RS: 7.15  pH: 3.4  TA: 6.6  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:
Villiera Monro Brut 2004 Villiera Monro Brut 2004
2008 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal
2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Best Sparkling Wine
2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Gold Award
Rich, creamy, yeasty nose, with a full, ripe, toasty flavour on the middle palate developing finesse and complexity on the aftertaste.
Alc: 12  RS: 9.5  pH: 3.35  TA: 6  VA:  SO2:  FSO2:
Villiera Brut Natural 2007 Villiera Brut Natural 2007
A rich, creamy, yeasty nose with a full, ripe toasty flavour on the palate finishing dry with a savoury aftertaste.
Alc: 12.39  RS: 2.14  pH: 3.4  TA: 5.2  VA:  SO2:  FSO2: 5
Villiera Down to Earth White 2009 Villiera Down to Earth White 2009
This Down to Earth White demonstrates the art of blending. It was created by drawing on years of experience with blending Sauvignon Blanc. To improve complexity we required an additional component and Semillon was the obvious choice. After careful attention to blending these components we achieved the required result, with fresh gooseberries and passion fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. The Semillon contributes the more herbaceous, grassy character as well as complexity to the palate. The wine is balanced with good length, but above all it makes you reach for another glass.
In the production process we limited the use of additives and avoided all animal products resulting in a wine that is suitable for vegetarians.

Alc: 13.3  RS: 2.6  pH: 3.45  TA: 5.7  VA:  SO2:  FSO2: