Villiera - Jasmine, Stellenbosch - 2021 (750ml)

Wine Composition

30% Moscat Ottonel, 33% Gewurztraminer & 37% Riesling

Winemakers Comments

A floral, slightly spicy white wine which is fresh, light and slightly sweet but complex enough to drink with food (fusion and spicier dishes).

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

11.2%

TA

6.9 g/l

pH

3.29

RS

14.96 g/l

Cellar Techniques

Moscato, Riesling and Gewurztraminer were picked slightly earlier than usual to retain freshness and ensure a lighter style. Healthy fruit was hand picked and delivered in the morning while cool.

The grapes were crushed and destalked before 6 hours of skin contact. Gentle pressing followed and the juice was settled overnight. Cold fermentation ensured the retention of fruit and after blending and stabilization the wine was bottled.

Winemaker

Name - Jeff Grier

Winery

Cousins Jeff and Simon Grier started the family owned Villiera Wines outside of Stellenbosch in 1983. This particular grape-growing region has a prevailing Mediterranean climate which is favored for the growing of vines. All the fruit is grown on Villiera making the wines distinctive and unique. 
The introduction of the high-tech cellar facilities for the production of still wines as well as Methode Cap Classique sparkling wines, combined with a unique philosophy has seen Villiera developing into one of the country's leading private wineries. 
The winery maintains an environmentally friendly vineyard with 200 ha designated to grapes and the other 200 ha made up of buildings, fallow land, gardens and dams. 
There is a strong focus on water conservation and recycling and 12000 indigenous trees are currently being planted on the farm as part of a green project.
The Wild life in the sanctuary is abundant and Villiera Winery has been accredited as a BWI member.
In 2006 Villiera bacame apart of the WIETA (Biodiversity Wine Initiative). Their mission is to improve working conditions within the Agricultural Industry by adhering to ethical employment practices. 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.