Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2024

We believe that the intensity of fruit from this old bush vine block allows it to benefit from barrel treatment. In 2024 the grapes were crushed and destalked to allow for 24 hour skin contact. The juice was then racked to barrels (80% new French oak /20% older barrels) where it underwent spontaneous 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

The grapes are handpicked from certified OLD VINES and sorted. Picking occurs in the morning to take advantage of cooler conditions and the fruit is protected from oxidation. Picking from bush vines requires a back breaking effort but it is worth it.

This wine should keep for up to five years and the new style typifies the terroir it grows in.

Sauvignon Blanc

This wine embraces new trends in winemaking to ensure greater versatility with food.

Villiera is a family run winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. They are a pioneering quality wine company committed to preserving the environment and have been rewarded with membership to the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative. They specialise in Cap Classique and have a strong reputation for Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.