Villiera Wines

The Villiera vineyards have been run by Simon Grier since 1983 (ably assisted by vineyard managers Christie Franse and John Williams) and are approximately 170 hectares in extent. Yields are a conservative 8 tons per hectare to ensure fruit quality. The varieties planted in the vineyards are 50% red and 50% white. The wines produced are 40% Cap Classique, 30% red, and 30% white.

Their ongoing emphasis is on green energy, rainwater harvesting, water efficiency, and other sustainable projects. Villiera is a certified member of the Old Vine Project and the vineyards are IPW certified. For more information into their environmental practices check out their Back Label Stories.

Villiera is also committed to fair-labor practices. Social sustainability is another core philosophy in their business and can be witnessed through their support for the Pebbles Project, the Owethu Clinic and Early Childhood Development Centre, and After-School Club. These together with other programs have earned their WIETA Accreditation and BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification. The Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association, established in November 2002 was instrumental in bringing together stakeholders in the Western Cape wine and broader agricultural industries to promote ethical trade in the agricultural sector. The WIETA Code of Conduct prohibits the use of child labor, excessive working hours, and unfair discrimination while ensuring a healthy and safe working environment and the right to a living wage.

Villiera Méthode Cap Classique

Villiera Tradition Brut NV

This Méthode Cap Classique (bottle-fermented sparkling wine) is a blend of red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. Whole bunches are deposited directly in the presses (pneumatic) and pressed very gently according to a Champagne pressing program. Only the Cuvée (the best quality juice) is used in the blend. After blending, yeast and sugar are added for secondary fermentation in the bottle which takes 6 weeks, producing the magical bubble. The sparkling wine is matured in contact with the lees for an average of 18 months.

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Villiera Méthode Cap Classique

Tradition Brut Rosé NV

Joyful, rich pink color, vivacious cascading bubbles and the full rich flavor of Pinot Noir combined with the elegance of Chardonnay and the uniqueness of Pinotage providing the color. This is the Tradition Rosé – rich in flavor with a long finish. The color is achieved by adding about 2 % of a specially prepared red wine made from Pinotage. After blending, yeast and sugar are added for secondary fermentation in the bottle which takes 6 weeks producing the magical bubble. The sparkling wine is then matured in contact with the lees for an average of 18 months. After riddling and disgorging a small amount of dosage is added to balance.

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Villiera Méthode Cap Classique

Brut Natural

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. A rich, creamy yeasty aroma with a full, ripe toasty flavor on the palate finishing dry with a savory aftertaste.

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Villiera Méthode Cap Classique

Monro Brut 2013

A Prestige cuvée, produced whenever conditions favor the production of fine sparkling wine. The name is a family name that the Griers are proud to associate with their flagship. This Cap Classique is made with maturation potential in mind.

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Villiera White Wines

Villiera Bush Vine Blanc Fumé

Villiera has an old, single bush vine vineyard with the weather station clone of Sauvignon Blanc. It has the ability to produce a unique, intense style that we felt was worthy of its own platform. The bush vine system is a traditional training method especially suited to unirrigated vineyards. The limited yield ensures early ripening. The green pepper, fig, and slightly smoky character are nicely complemented by some oak spice. This wine should keep for up to 5 years and the new style typifies the terroir it grows in.

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Villiera White Wines
Villiera Jasmine White Wine
Villiera Jasmine White Wine

Villiera Jasmine

A floral, slightly spicy white wine which is fresh, light, and slightly sweet but complex enough to drink with food (especially fusion and spicier dishes). 51% Moscato, 27% Gewurztraminer, 22% Riesling
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Villiera White Wines

Villiera Down To Earth White

The wine is lively and fresh with a hint of passion fruit and gooseberries from the Sauvignon Blanc. The Semillon contributes to the more herbaceous, grassy character as well as complexity to the palate. It also contributes to the balance and makes you reach for another glass. This wine easy to drink now, although with proper storage it will keep for a further two years. 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon

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Villiera White Wines

Villiera Chenin Blanc 2019

The wine has abundant fruit with a hint of wood spice on the nose, including pineapple, guava, and citrus. On the palate, it is rich with a hint of freshness. It is well balanced with a long finish. The wine has the structure to last for 5 years, but Chenin Blanc can also be enjoyed young. The majority of the grapes are picked mid-season by hand at optimum ripeness. A component was picked earlier to introduce freshness due to the warmer vintage. The fruit comes from 3 blocks including 40 % old bush vines.

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Villiera White Wines
Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc
Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc

Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc

A more structured white wine that required longer bottle maturation before release. The green pepper and tropical aromas are nicely complemented by some oak spice. This wine should keep for up to 5 years and the new style typifies the terroir it grows in. 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Villiera Red Wines

Villiera Merlot

The color of the wine is brilliant red. The aroma shows hints of wood spice with attractive red berry fruit. On the palate, the wine is rich and full of juicy soft tannins ensuring drinkability. It will, however, mature for up to six years from vintage.

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Villiera Red Wines

Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon

The current vintage shows classic dark berry fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and violets on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced with rich, soft tannins. It can be enjoyed now but will keep for up to 10 years in good storage conditions.

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Villiera Red Wines

Villiera Stand Alone Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir is fruit-driven with intense berry aromas and is well structured. It has a ripe, soft tannin texture and good length. For the Stand Alone wines, their philosophy in winemaking is minimal intervention through the whole winemaking process and making vintage and site-specific wines. Only 3 barrels of Gamay Noir wine was made.

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Magnums are also available for some of the Villiera Méthode Cap Classique. Please enquire.

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