Wine: 2002 Villiera Monro
Estate: Villiera Wines
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker: Jeff Grier and Anton Smal
Elevage: Nearly 2 years in mostly new French oak, Berthomieu and Mercier.
Varietals: 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Decant: Unknown.
Location: New Year's Day party at the Ballington's house on 1/1/2016.
Estate: Villiera Wines
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker: Jeff Grier and Anton Smal
Elevage: Nearly 2 years in mostly new French oak, Berthomieu and Mercier.
Varietals: 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Decant: Unknown.
Location: New Year's Day party at the Ballington's house on 1/1/2016.
Tasting Note:
Color: Brick red.
Nose/Smell: Cinnamon with dark spices. Green bell peppers and asparagus. Chalk.
Palate/Taste: Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and moderate body. A little short of moderate in the finish. A little tangy from the red cherries then dry in the finish.
Opinion: Very nice enjoyable bordeaux blend. Would drink this now.
Dates: Drink now.
Rating: 88
Price: $$ - $33.95
Rating: 88
Price: $$ - $33.95
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