Old well established vines form the core of this wine. These grapes ensure sufficient intensity of flavour to handle indicious oak treatment. The juice is well settled and cool fermentation follows under controlled conditions. Seventy percent ferments in barrels in a temperature controlled environment. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve more of the natural fruit flavours.
Wine Cellaring: The Blanc Fume has the potential to improve with maturation for up to 3 years
Tasting Notes: Villiera's 2003 Blanc Fumé displays all the characteristics of well ripened fruit and barrel fermentation. Gooseberries and subtle oak spice are evident on the nose while on the palate the Blanc Fumé displays good structure and balance with an elegant richness, and a long persistent aftertaste.
Bottle Sizes Available:
Standard (750ml)
Analysis: Residual Sugar 2.00g/l Total Acid 5.40g/l
Alcohol 13.60vol% pH 3.50
Previous Awards:
2003 - SA Trophy Wine Show, 2004, Bronze Medal
2003 - JOHN PLATTER Wine Guide, 2004, 3½ Stars
2001 - JOHN PLATTER Wine Guide, 2002, 4 Stars
2001 - Mondial Du Vin - Brussels, 2002, Silver Medal
2001 - Wine 500 Club, 2001, Winner
2001 - SA Trophy Wine Show, 2002, Silver Medal
2001 - WINE Magazine, 2001, 4 Stars
2001 - Basel Wine Fair (Switzerland), 2002, Gold Medal
2000 - Wine of the Month Club, 2001, Selected
1999 - Veritas, 1999, Silver Medal
1999 - WINE Magazine, 2000, 4 Stars
1999 - Basel Wine Fair (Switzerland), 2000, Gold Medal
1998 - Veritas, 1998, Silver Medal
1998 - Wine 500 Club, 1998, Top Wooded Sauvignon Bla
1997 - WINE Magazine, 1997, 4 Stars
1997 - Veritas, 1997, Silver Medal
1997 - SAA Awards, 1997, Business Class
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