Villion Family Wines focus on the production of premium wines. This means that vineyards are selected for specific contributions to create wines of International distinction.
Grape selection for making great wines
Villion Family Wines does not limit itself to use fruit only from a specific ward, but actually use the strengths of fruit from different wards, in creating unique styles of wine.
Variety is the spice of life
Vineyard selection criteria include age of the vineyards, using sustainable and nature friendly production methods, having limited yields, having clonal differences, having high altitude sites, proximity to the ocean.
Winemaking philosophy
Kobie Viljoen, with his twenty years of experience and combined with detailed and focused winemaking practises, takes hand selected fruit through the processes to capture the essential components of colour, flavour and texture within his wines.
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Grape Varieties:
Elgin Viognier 60%,Ā Elgin Chardonnay 17%, Bot River Roussanne 14%, Bot River Chenin Blanc 9%
Winemaking Method & Maturation:
Villion Blanc de l'Atlantique is crafted using a minimal intervention approach, rooted in environmentally friendly and traditional winemaking methods. The winemaker selects fruit from multiple wards, ensuring that each vineyard contributes specific characteristics to the blend, such as elevated aromatics, layered flavor, and structure. Grapes are hand-selected, and spontaneous fermentation with ambient yeast is favored, showcasing the authenticity and terroir of the region. Some components, like Chenin Blanc, undergo skin fermentation to lend extra texture, while the wine is aged in small French oak barrels for seven months to heighten perfume and complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The process is designed to preserve natural aromas, texture, and mineral freshness, with an emphasis on freshness and maritime influence from the Cape South Coast.
Tasting notes:
On colour
Villion Wines Blanc de lāAtlantique 2022 shows a pale lemon to lemon-gold colour with bright, youthful reflections, suggesting a fresh, aromatic white blended from cooler coastal-origin fruit.
On the nose
The nose is expressive and perfumed, opening with intenseĀ jasmineĀ and orange blossom, ripe peach and apricot, and subtle tropical tones, layered with sweet baking spice, hints of vanilla and a touch of caramel over a clean, fresh core.
On the palate
The palate is dry with a mouth-watering entry and medium body, echoing juicy stone fruits and gentle tropical notes wrapped in soft spice, while a lively, dominant freshness and well-judged alcohol keep the wine poised, flowing into a nicely persistent, aromatic finish.
On the whole
An intensely aromatic yet refreshing coastal white, combining ripe stone fruit richness with floral lift and bright acidity.
Aging potential:
Perfect now but will show different faces within the next 5 ā 10 years.
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 2.8g/L |
| Acidity | 5.1g/L |
| Ph Level | 3.59 |
| Region | Elgin and Bot river |
| Producer | Villion Wines |
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Meet the Winemaker: Kobie
Kobie Viljoen was educated at the Agricultural College of Elsenburg in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. He obtained a Diploma in CellarTechnology and distinguished himself as one of the top students in his class.
During the following 20 years, he attained valuable experience in top South African cellars.
Since opening his own venture, he leans on his 20 years of experience in winemaking and combines that with using hand selected fruit through the process to capture the essential components of colour, flavour and texture within his wines.
Kobie is particular about using environmental friendly and traditional methods of winemaking which includes spontaneous fermentation and open top fermentations as they add to the authenticity of the wines he makes.
Elegant yet structured
with a prolonged finish. A unique wine that reflects its cool maritime origins.
Grape Varieties:
100% Pinot Noir
Wine Tasting Notes:
On colour
Villion Wines Pinot Noir 2021 shows a delicate, translucent ruby hue with youthful purple glints at the rim, reflecting its cool Overberg origin. The brightness and clarity point to a light to medium intensity, fresh, elegant style.
On the nose
The aromas centre on ripe raspberry and freshly pressed pomegranate, giving a vivid red-fruited impression. Subtle notes of rooibos tea, gentle ginger spice, leather and a faint saline, stony nuance add complexity.
On the palate
The palate is precise and vibrant, with pure red-berry fruit supported by fresh, mouth-watering acidity. Fine, lightly grippy tannins and a subtle savoury salinity carry through to a persistent, structured finish.
On the whole
An elegant, red-fruited and subtly saline cool-climate Pinot Noir with fine structure and a lingering finish.
Aging Potential:
Delightful already but will amply reward with a richer experience within the next 3 - 8 years.
Only 2380 bottles produced.
| Alcohol | 12.7% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 1.8g/L |
| Acidity | 5.6g/L |
| Ph Level | 3.37 |
| Region | Overberg |
| Producer |
Villion Wines |
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