Villiera Brut Natural 2007

After a controlled second fermentation in the bottle, to create the magical sparkle, an extended period of yeast contact was allowed to ensure maximum development of this exceptional sparkling wine. The balance and softer style of this Cap Classique made it possible to avoid adding dosage which means it is extra dry and ideal as an aperitif.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 12.45 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 5.6 g/l so2 : 7 mg/l fso2 : 0 mg/l

type : Sparkling style : Very Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

PREVIOUS AWARDS

1998: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

WINE Magazine - 4 Stars

1999: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

SA Trophy Wine Show - Silver Medal

2001: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 5 Stars

2002: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

2003: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

Veritas Awards - Silver Medal

2004: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

International Wine & Spirit Competition - Best in Class & Silver Medal

International Wine Challenge - Bronze Medal

2005: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

2006: DECANTER World Wine Awards - Silver Medal

2007: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

International Wine Challenge - Great Value award Winner & Silver Medal

DECANTER World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal

ageing : The 2007 Villiera Brut Natural was made without the use of any preservative while maintaining the usual quality standard. The only condition is that it be consumed within 4 years of release, because maturation will take place at an accelerated rate.

in the vineyard : This innovative Cap Classique is created for those consumers who are both environmentally aware and health conscious. Only Chardonnay grapes were used which were sourced exclusively in our own ecologically friendly vineyards.

about the harvest: Hand picked grapes were delivered in perfect condition to the cellar where they were gently pressed. The cuvee underwent both a natural primary fermentation and a natural malolactic fermentation, after which it evolved on the primary lees for a period of 6 months without the involvement of additives. Importantly, the addition of sulphur was avoided throughout the entire process.

in the cellar : After a controlled second fermentation in the bottle, to create the magical sparkle, an extended 2 year period of yeast contact was allowed to ensure maximum development of this exceptional sparkling wine. The balance and softer style of this Cap Classique made it possible to avoid adding dosage which means it is extra dry and ideal as an aperitif.

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OTHER VINTAGES - not for sale

Villiera Brut Natural 2016

Chardonnay

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Villiera Brut Natural 2015

Chardonnay

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Villiera Brut Natural 2014

Chardonnay

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