This document provides descriptions of various wines from the private collection of Bilton Estate winery. It summarizes 13 different wines, including Sir Percy Bordeaux-style wine from 2004, The Bilton intense red wine similar to Amarone, a 2008 Viognier aged in French and Acacia oak barrels, a 2006 Shiraz with berry and spice flavors, a 2007 Merlot with plum and chocolate notes, a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon with earthy aromas, and vintages from 2008-2011 of their flagship Matt Black blend and Sauvignon Blanc. It also provides an overview of the Bilton Restaurant and tasting room located at the estate known for its chocolate and wine pairings and traditional Cape cuisine.
3. Our Private Collection
SIR PERCY
Sir Percy, a classic Bordeaux-style wine, was made in 2004 as a dedication to the Bilton
family’s great-grandfather, Sir Percy Bilton. Ruby-red in colour it has beautifully balanced
tannins and black olive/leather aroma with hints of violet.
THE BILTON
Dark, intense red in colour. Aromatic, classic French connection, smokey, blueberries, mint, violets, mu
Most importantly is the aroma of black cherries, similar to the great AMARONE wine of the Valpolice
area in Italy. Long lingering aftertaste. A spicy and well-balanced wine. Drink now or enjoy later....203
VIOGNIER 2008
This golden wine, aged in completely new barrels of 90% French oak and a dash of Acacia wood, has a s
opulent nose-into-mouth feel with a big, velvety structure. The bouquet of peach and lemon blossom is
with hints of honey, and finishes with a long sweet-spicey, well-balanced aftertaste.
This bold wine is best enjoyed by 2015.
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5. Our Cellar Collection
SHIRAZ 2006
This wine billows with aromas of wild berry, organic, meaty and spicy flavours. Vanilla
and cinnamon are accompanied by attractive whiffs of leather, black olives and fine oak.
The rich and complex palate rewards with a velvety and intense body with balanced
tannins and a lingering aftertaste. Because it is well structured, this wine has great ageing potential.
It is superb with roast lamb and mint sauce, well-cured ham, spicy chicken and red meat
MERLOT 2007
This Merlot has a deep purple colour, a “sweet” enticing nose: sweet violets, lavender,
ripe plum cherry with a sweet-spicy backing. It all repeats in the mouth with the
addition of sweet chocolate and a hint of coffee.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
This is an elegantly stylish wine that entices with an earthy bouquet of cloves, cinnamon and black olive
with touches of tobacco and truffle. The well-balanced, masculine palate delights with complex layers
developing fruit and the wine has a superbly lingering aftertaste.
Enjoy now or within six to eight years from harvest. While this is a versatile table companion, rare gril
and rich stews are especially recommended.
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7. The Matt Black Collection
MATT BLACK 2008
The first vintage to be released on the local market, is a rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Merlot with a smattering of Mourvèdre and Pinotage.
Winemaker Rudi de Wet describes this luscious red as a complex blend with a lovely, deep garnet colour t
with flavours of wild berries and ripe cherries. The Petit Verdot adds a mild spice, while the Cabernet Sa
a succulent meatiness. The well-rounded palate rewards with mellow ripe tannins overflowing into a linger
aftertaste of dark chocolate.
MATT BLACK Sauvignon Blanc 2011
This is an elegant, fruit-driven wine, layered with aromas of kiwi-fruit, sweet apples, passion fruit and Nam
floral notes. Green pear and peas present beautifully on the palate and is followed by a smooth rounded af
Classic in style showing great balance in structure and acidity.
9. Bilton Restaurant
The Bilton Estate is most widely recognised as an old-world winery where fleets of vintage cars shimmer in the gen
of the Helderberg Mountain range’s golden slopes.
The Bilton Wines Tasting Room, blends the most decadent of sensory experiences with its chocolate and wine tasti
specifically designed to enhance the distinct characteristics of each of our fine wines.
At Bilton Restaurant, sweet and savoury flavours amalgamate to create a traditional Cape culinary experience.
Traditional Bobotie, Homemade chicken pie and the Matt Black burger are firm favourites over a glass of wine in f
one of our fireplaces or out on one of our sun-kissed balconies.
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