Villiera Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R120,00
In keeping with the trend towards fruit driven wines this Sauvignon Blanc displays intense varietal character including passion fruit and a hint of green pepper. The inclusion of some wine from our old Bushvine vineyard provides greater freshness and vibrancy. Although attractive now our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc can be kept for a further 2 to 3 years.
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Specifications
In the cellar
After crushing and destalking we allow 6 hours of skin contact on the majority to maximise varietal character. This is followed by gentle pressing and fraction separation. Only the free run and first pressing is used for Sauvignon Blanc. After settling the clear juice is naturally fermented at approximately 15Ö¯C. A small portion (15%) was barrel fermented. Then it is blended, stabilized and bottled in May / June
In the vineyard
The grapes are picked at optimum ripeness which, in the case of Sauvignon Blanc 2022 was 13.3% alcohol. This is to ensure phenolic ripeness. We ensure good protection of the fruit from oxidation and the hand harvesting occurs mainly in the early morning to take advantage of cooler conditions.
Ageing
This wine should keep for up to three years from date of vintage.
Cultivar
Sauvignon Blanc
Food Pairing
This wine is versatile with foods and can be enjoyed with many foods especially seafood and curries.
About the Wine Estate
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.
