Villiera Monro 2002

Villiera's flagship blend.

We believe that at this level the consumer is entitled to more complexity, more interest and more terroir character, not just a brasher version of a cheaper wine. The wine must have intensity of flavour, great structure and texture, but above all the ability to mature. The wine has a deep red colour with rich red berry aromas and a good tannin structure with intense spicy undertones penetrated by hints of vanilla and tobacco.

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variety : Merlot [ 63% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier / Anton Smal

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

PREVIOUS AWARDS

At the 2005 Calyon sponsored Bordeaux blend competition, Villiera won the trophy for best locally produced Bordeaux blend with our 2001 Monro.

Our 2002 Monro was also announced as the first runner-up in the same competition.

2000: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars

2001: Calyon Trophy Winner

John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars

2002: Calyon Trophy - Gold Medal

John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars

Veritas waards - Gold medal

2003: International Michelangelo Awards - Silver medal

John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars

2004: SAA Awards - Premium Class Red

John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

International Wine Challenge - Silver Medal

Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal

2005: SAA Awards - Red Wine Trophy

Premium Class Red

John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal

2006: International Wine Challenge - Silver Medal

Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal

ageing : This is a wine that should last for at least ten years from vintage.

in the vineyard : This is the third release of our flagship red blend. We believe that at this level the consumer is entitled to more complexity, more interest and more terroir character, not just a brasher version of a cheaper wine. The wine must have intensity of flavour, great structure and texture, but above all the ability to mature. With twenty one years knowledge of our vineyards we have identified the blocks that are capable of achieving greatness.

about the harvest: Careful nurturing of these blocks and selective handpicking at optimum ripeness provided the raw material from which to sculpt a great wine.

in the cellar : In the cellar the focus was on texture and the development of secondary aromas to complement the primary fruit. Through a 2 year rearing process in mostly new French oak barrels, split between Berthomieu and Mercier, a seductive complex wine was created, which satisfied our requirements for "World Class" status. After bottling, the wine is matured in our cellar for a year to allow further secondary development.

Further value has been added by a sophisticated look involving a classic label, tissue wrapping and a quality carton box. "Monro" a historic family name was the obvious choice of brand as it symbolizes the dedication and heritage that are the hallmarks of this wine.

Careful nurturing of these blocks and selective handpicking at optimum ripeness provided the raw material from which to sculpt a great wine.

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