The Momento Grenache Blanc 2022 is an elegant and focused white wine. Winemaker Marelise Niemann brings a minimalist approach to this wine. She sources the 100% Grenache Blanc grapes from multiple Western Cape sites. These sites include Paardeberg, Voor-Paardeberg, and Stellenbosch. The vines grow primarily on granite soils. This helps give the wine its refined texture and minerality. The 2022 vintage shows excellent fruit purity despite the year’s challenges.
This wine is highly valued for its texture and refreshing salinity. Critics consistently give it high praise.
- 93 Points: Christian Eedes (Winemag.co.za) awarded this score to the 2022 vintage.
- 93 Points: Tim Atkin MW recognized its impressive backbone and minerality.
- 93 Points: Neal Martin (Vinous) praised its crisp acidity and saline focus.
Grapes undergo two days of skin contact before fermentation. This process adds significant texture and a pithy element. Winemakers then gently press the fruit in an old basket press. A 24-hour settling period follows. Fermentation occurs in older French oak barrels, using indigenous yeasts. The wine ages for 10 months on gross lees in the barrel. This minimal intervention approach preserves the grape’s natural character.
The nose is complex and intriguing. It offers aromas of hay, herbs, pear, and lime. The palate delivers pure fruit with a thrilling tension. Zesty acidity provides excellent refreshment value. The finish is long, saline, and distinctly pithy. This is a textured white wine. Pair it with shellfish, chicken dishes, or creamy goat cheese.
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