Villiera Traditional Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2005

An intensely flavoured Sauvignon Blanc with hints of green pepper, fig and flint on the nose. The palate is fresh and lively with a long finish and good balance.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Villiera Wines
winemaker : Jeff Grier
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.65 % vol  rs : 1.12 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.73 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Herbaceous  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
PREVIOUS AWARDS
  • 1997: Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Winner
  • Veritas Awards - Double Gold Medal
  • SAA Awards - First Class
  • WINE Magazine - 4 Stars
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal
  • International Wine Challenge - Silver Medal
  • 1998: Veritas Awards - Silver Medal
  • 1999: Veriats Awards - Gold Medal
  • SAA Awards - First Class
  • 2000: International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal
  • International Wine Challenge - Bronze Medal
  • John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
  • SA Young Wine Show - Gold Medal
  • Veritas Awards - Silver Medal
  • 2001: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
  • 2002: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
  • Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal
  • 2003: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • 2004: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • 2005: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • 2006: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • SAA Awards - Premium Class White
  • DECANTER World Wine Awards - Silver Medal
  • 2007: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • 2008: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • SAA Awards - Premium Class White
  • 2009: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Gold Medal
  • Mundus Vini (Germay) - Gold Medal
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal
  • WINE Magazine - 4½ Stars & Top Ten Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2010: John PLATTER Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  • WINE Magazine - 4 Stars
  • ageing : The Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc also has potential to improve with maturation for up to 3 years.

    in the vineyard : The highly rated Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc is a single vineyard wine made exclusively from older, low yielding untrellised vines. This form of training results in a different style of Sauvignon Blanc. The denser canopy provides more shade on the bunches resulting in grassier, herbaceous flavours and the limited yield ensures greater intensity.

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