Villiera Monro Brut 2007

Name: Villiera Monro Brut 2007
Brand: Villiera
SKU: 30379

Rich, creamy, yeasty nose, with a full, ripe toasty flavour on the middle palate developing finesse and complexity on the aftertaste.

The new contemporary packaging has been well received. The individual bottles are contained in single bottle boxes that double up as gift boxes. However if the gift option is of no use to you the Monro Brut is also available in beautifully designed 6 packs.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 34% Pinot Noir, 51% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12 % vol rs : 7.9 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 6.7 g/l

type : Sparkling style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

PREVIOUS AWARDS

1993: Veritas Awards - Gold Medal

International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal

1995: John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

Basel Wine Fair (Switzerland) - Gold Medal

1996: Veritas Awards - Gold Medal

John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

1997: John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

Veritas Awards - Double Gold Medal

1999: Basel Wine Fair (Switzerland) - Gold Medal

John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

Classic Wine Trophy Awards - Gold Medal

Classic Wine Trophy Awards - Top Cap Classique

Veritas Awards - Gold Medal

2000: International Michelangelo Awards - Gold Medal

John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

2001: Classic Wine Trophy Awards - Gold Medal

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal

International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver Medal

John Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars

Swiss International Airlines Awards - Gold medal

Swiss International Airlines Awards - Best Sparkling Wine

2004: John Platter Wine Guide - 4½ Stars

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

2005: John Platter Wine Guide - 5 Stars

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal

2006: International Michelangelo Awards - Silver Medal

International Wine and Spirits Competition (UK) 2011 - Gold (Best in class)

2007: Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 - Gold and Regional Trophy (UK) - Best in Show

International Wine Challenge (UK) - Silver

2012 Veritas Awards - Gold Medal

2012 Five Nations Wine Challenge - Wine of Show, Sparkling Wine Trophy

2012 John Platter Wine Guide - 5 Stars

ageing : Powerful and rich to drink now it will still continue to improve for up to 3 years.

in the vineyard : Villiera, a family run winery, is situated in the Stellenbosch region, where the prevailing Mediterranean climate favours, the growing of vines. We are a pioneering quality wine company committed to preserving the environment and we have been rewarded with membership to the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative.

in the cellar : Whenever conditions favour the production of fine sparkling wine we create Monro Brut our Prestige Cuvee. The 2007 vintage was suited to quality sparkling wine production. For our 2007 Monro Brut, healthy whole grapes were pressed very gently using a Champagne pressing programme. Only the Cuvee (best quality juice) was used in the blend. Part of the Chardonnay component was fermented in used barrels for extra complexity. After blending with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, yeast and sugar were added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended lees contact for 4 years. Monro Brut can age for at least 3 years from date of purchase. With age the wine softens in flavour, maintaining its sparkle, giving a fulfilling balance of age and fruit.

Blend: 34% Pinot Noir - for body and flavour; 51% Chardonnay - for elegance and freshness; 15% Pinot Meunier

Bottled September 2007 | Disgorged: September 2011

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