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Villiera Monro Brut wins a Decanter 2012 Regional Trophy!
24 May 2012  by Villiera Wines
The Decanter World Wine Awards is an annual international wine competition attracting more entries than any other wine competition (over 10 000). Winning a Decanter World Wine Award is a prestigious accolade for any winemaker.
Only 1% of all wines entered are deemed worthy of trophy status. Only wines awarded a gold medal are considered for a trophy. Regional trophies are awarded to the best wines of each type in each region. The international trophy winners are determined from the regional champions.

The Villiera Monro Brut 2007 was awarded the Regional Trophy as the best South African sparkling wine over £10.

Villiera Monro Brut 2007 is Villiera’s Prestige Cuvee and is only produced whenever conditions favour the production of fine sparkling wine.

The 2007 vintage was suited to quality sparkling wine production. Healthy grapes were pressed very gently using a Champagne pressing programme. Only the Cuvee (best quality juice) was used in the blend. The Chardonnay component was fermented in used barrels for extra complexity. After blending with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, yeast and sugar were added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended lees contact for 5 years. Monro Brut can age for at least 3 years from date of purchase. With age the wine softens in flavour, maintaining its sparkle, giving a fulfilling balance of age and fruit.

Villiera Monro Brut 2007 is a blend of 34% Pinot Noir for body and flavour, 51% Chardonnay for elegance and freshness and 15% Pinot Meunier to bring the two together.

Tasting notes: Rich, creamy, yeasty nose, with a full ripe toasty flavour on the middle palate developing finesse and complexity on the aftertaste. Powerful and rich to drink now it will still continue to improve for up to 3 years. Approximate Retail shelf price in SA: R165.00 per bottle.

For more information visit www.villiera.com.
 
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