2019 Momento Grenache Blanc

Marelise Niemann is known for her wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland. She uses a minimal intervention approach that focuses on the terroir. Marelise says: “I have finally managed to get my hands on some beautiful Grenache Blanc grapes and am now able to show all three versions (Blanc, Gris and Noir) of Grenache, a beautiful cultivar that is very well suited for our climate and soil . As with all my other wines, I strive to produce a wine that is true to the character of the vineyard, grape, and soil.”

The grapes were handled gently and the wine was made with care to preserve the pure and beautiful character of Grenache Blanc. Grown in the Voor-Paardeberg region, just outside Swartland, the vineyard's weathered granite and clay soils contribute to the fine texture and rich flavor of the wine.

Tasting Notes: Green apple, white pear and lime zest lead a fresh, clean palate, with added weight and body from vanilla. The palate has a salty texture beneath the fresh fruit, which complements the crisp mouthfeel.

Winemaking: The grapes were cold soaked on the skins for three days to create additional texture, tannin and a more layered mouthfeel, but not fermented on the skins to preserve the freshness and pure character of the Grenache Blanc vineyard. After a gentle pressing with a basket press, the juice underwent a 48-hour settling period before being transferred to older French oak barrels.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.