Villiera Shooting Star 2007
Slightly unripe, healthy fruit was whole bunch pressed in a pneumatic bag press. Only the Cuvee (500 Litres/ton) was settled and naturally fermented. After stabilisation and addition of liqueur de tirage, the wine was bottled for second fermentation. After 2 years on the lees, this sparkling wine was riddled and disgorged. Dosage ensured perfect balance and a further 1 year on the cork has resulted in greater harmony. Tasting note: Rich, creamy, yeasty nose with a full, ripe toasty flavour on the palate, developing finesse and complexity on the aftertaste. Powerful and bracing to drink now but could develop more intensity with another year in the bottle.
Winemaker: Jeff Grier
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 900.00
- Lowest: R 900.00
- Average: R 900.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 84
- Cases Auctioned 36
Analysis
- Alc: 12.28 vol%
- RS: 8.00 g/l
- TA: 5.40 g/l
- pH: 3.40
