ACCOLADES FOR VILLIERA WINES
Villiera Wines continue to build on their reputation as one of the leading producers of bottle-fermented sparkling wine in the country. During the South African award ceremony for the 2008 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, which was held on 4 June, the 2001 Villiera Monro Brut received a coveted silver medal.
Due to South Africa's consistent performance in this prestigious competition,
the organisers decided to host a local award ceremony to personally
present the awards to the Grand Gold, Gold and Silver medal winners.
This accomplishment follows shortly after Villiera received one of
seven South African Golds at the acclaimed International Wine Challenge
2008 for the 2007 Villiera Cellar Door Chenin Blanc. A Silver medal
was also awarded to the 2004 Monro, a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Blend.
This week also saw the Monro Brut achieving the top score of 85 in
the Cap Classique category of the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show and
receiving another silver medal, while the Swiss Airline Awards pronounced
it the Best Cap Classique and awarded a gold medal.
"It
is really encouraging when our wines are acknowledged from an international
perspective. It remains a challenge to keep our ranges current and
appealing to both the local and international markets," mentions
exports and sales director Cathy Brewer, who recently returned from
attending the London International Wine Fair, which saw over 14000
visitors through the doors this year.
"It is definitely
one of our key events as it provides a superb opportunity to meet
with trade representatives, agents and leading importers and distributors
from across Europe. It forms an essential part of our international
marketing campaign as we get the chance to expose our wines, both
from Villiera and our new French venture Domaine Grier, to a crucial
audience. Our presence enables us to build relationships with new
players and reconnect with existing contacts. Simultaneously, it also
provides us with valuable feedback in terms of international wine
consumption trends and specific varietal preferences. For example,
Chenin Blanc is not an 'easy sell' in Italy, whilst they cannot get
enough Gewurztraminer. The UK on the other hand is a great market
for SA Chenin Blanc."
The Monro Brut has been enthusiastically received by wine critics
internationally and the 2001 vintage has shown consistent character
and continuous improvement on maturation. The 2001 vintage of this
prestige cuvee is a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The
Monro Brut can age for up to ten years and maturation adds an enticing
complexity to the rich, creamy yeastiness and toasty flavour of this
elegant bubbly.
Villiera's Monro Brut is available at certain retail outlets nationally.
For more information, click to www.villiera.com. |
Jeff Grier (winemaker) and Cathy Brewer (exports & sales director).
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