Experience the focused brilliance of the Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021 750ml, a standout white blend from the celebrated 2021 vintage. Winemaker Marelise Niemann combined 63% Chenin Blanc with 37% Verdelho to create this vibrant, site-expressive wine. Moreover, you will discover a complex nose featuring aromas of white peach, lemon rind, and jasmine. The palate offers an electric energy with great fruit concentration and a driving acidity. Consequently, you enjoy a mouth-coating texture that leads into a persistent, saline finish with notes of almond. Thus, it serves as a perfect companion for young goat’s cheese, grilled sustainable fish, or aromatic chicken dishes.
The 2021 vintage stands as one of the most highly-awarded releases for this specific label. In fact, Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za awarded this wine a spectacular 96-point rating for its extraordinary focus. Master of Wine Tim Atkin also granted it a stellar 95-point score in his South Africa Special Report. Additionally, Decanter and Wine Spectator both rated the 2021 vintage with impressive 94-point and 91-point scores respectively. Furthermore, the wine benefits from the unique combination of decomposed granite and shale soils found across the Swartland and Bot River. Therefore, adding this highly-rated blend to your collection guarantees a refined taste of the Western Cape’s premier old-vine parcels.
Ultimately, securing Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021 750ml provides a masterclass in balance and purity. The grapes were gently basket-pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic character of the fruit. In addition, the inclusion of Verdelho adds a zesty, pithy line that beautifully complements the richness of the Chenin Blanc. Thus, every glass delivers a mineral-driven profile that will continue to evolve gracefully in the cellar for a decade. Finally, order your bottle today to experience the precision of Tim Atkin’s 2023 “Young Winemaker of the Year.”
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