Villiera “The Clan” 2015

Villiera “The Clan” 2015

Villiera "The Clan" 2015

3 in stock

Villiera “The Clan” 2015

93,53 

3 in stock

750
SKU WC111102-2015 Category
Technical Analysis
Winemaker – Jeff Grier
Main Variety – Cabernet Franc
Alcohol – 15.29 %vol
pH – 3.5
RS – 1.8 g/l
Total Acid – 5.9 g/l
Appellation – Stellenbosch
Characteristics
Type – Red
Style – Dry
Body – Full
Taste – Fruity
Accolades
Platter’s Wine Guide: 4½ Stars (93 Points)
Cabernet Franc Challenge: GOLD
National Wine Competition / Top 100: DOUBLE GOLD
Tasting Notes
Intensely perfumed with dark berry fruit, liquorice, violets and underlying tobacco, spice and graphite. It is full bodied with ripe succulent tannins and great length. The wine is complemented by a small percentage of Carignan, which freshens the wine, improving drinkability while creating a point of difference.
Blend Information
86% Cabernet Franc 14% Carignana
About The Harvest
The Cabernet Franc old vine grapes were hand harvested at full ripeness from a selected site while the Carignan was harvested early for freshness. The 2015 Vintage is recognized in Stellenbosch as an outstanding vintage.
In The Cellar
The grapes were lightly crushed and destalked into a Rototank for good extraction. After a 2 day, cool presoak, the wine was inoculated for fermentation. Pressing occurred before the end of fermentation and the young wine was moved to 225l French Oak barrels (60% new, tight grain, medium toast). Malolactic occurred in barrel followed by 18 months of maturation before removing and bottling.
Additional Information
“The Clan” reflects the close family unity and commitment to quality that has sustained the Grier family of Villiera over decades in the wine business. Attention to detail was foremost in our minds while creating and packaging “The Clan” and no expense has been spared in creating this wine. Only 1 400 bottles were produced.

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