Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010
South African Wine Information Centre
Vintrader Online Bulk WIne Trading
 


» Villiera Wines   +27.218652002     www.villiera.com     wine@villiera.com
latest
 
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010

contact us
  Villiera Wines
Phone +27.218652002
Fax +27.218652314
eMail wine@villiera.com
URL www.villiera.com
Address P.O. Box 66
Koelenhof
7605
South Africa

follow our blog
follow us on twitter
join us on facebook
 
our wines » Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Jeff Grier
Main Variety :  Chenin Blanc
Alcohol :  14.00  %vol
pH :  3.5
RS :  3.00 g/l
Total Acid :  5.8 g/l
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
Body :  Medium
Taste :  Fruity

 
accolades
The 1999 was chosen for SAA First Class.
2001 - Veritas DOUBLE GOLD, Diners Club Top 10 and Gold at the Basel Wine Fair.
2002 – Gold At Basel Wine Fair and Gold at Michelangelo International Awards and a Veritas Gold
2003 – 87 Points in Wine Spectator, 4 Stars John Platter
2004 – 4 Stars John Platter 2005, 4 Stars Wine Magazine
2005 – 4 Stars John Platter 2006
2006 – Selected by Swissair 86 points Wine Spectator
2007 – Selected Wine by Society UK
2009 – JOHN PLATTER SUPERQUAFFER OF THE YEAR
 
tasting notes
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 full bodied with good balance and a long finish.

Style: Rich & Ripe
 
ageing potential
The wine has the structure to last for 5 years but Chenin Blanc can also be enjoyed young.
 
blend information
100% Chenin Blanc
 
in the vineyard
Villiera, a family run winery, is situated in the Stellenbosch region, where the prevailing Mediterranean climate favours, the growing of vines. We are a pioneering quality wine company committed to preserving the environment and we have been rewarded with membership to the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative.

Our aim is to reflect the specific character of the "terroir", as well as the unique characteristics of each vintage in our wines. We also commit ourselves to ongoing education and upliftment of our staff and their families.
 
about the harvest
The 2010 Chenin was picked at optimum ripeness.
 
in the cellar
The fruit came from a blend of 3 blocks including 40% old bush vine Chenin Blanc. Forty percent of the wine was fermented in oak but was removed immediately after fermentation. The blend remained "sur lie" for 3 months prior to stabilization and bottling.
 
  
 
members wine ratings
ratings
0
5 star rating: no rating yet
20 point rating: no rating yet

NOTE | It can take up to 24 hours for your rating to reflect against this wines average ratings


other vintages

Villiera Chenin Blanc 2013 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2012 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2011 Jeff Grier & Christiaan Visser Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2010 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2009 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2008 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2008 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2007 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2006 Jeff Grier, Anton Smal Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2005 Jeff Grier, Anton Smal Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2004 Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2003 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 2000 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc
Villiera Chenin Blanc 1999 Jeff Grier Chenin Blanc