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Momento, Chenin Blanc Verdelho, 2022

White Wine from South Africa, South Africa
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Marelise Niemann says Chenin Blanc without Verdelho is like dancing without music. This dry white is how she makes that case. Verdelho is an unusual partner for Chenin, and it comes here from one of the Cape's most thoughtful old-vine specialists. For this cuvée she sources Chenin from old, dry-farmed bush vines in the Swartland's Paardeberg. The Verdelho comes from two very different soils: decomposed granite and clay in Voor Paardeberg, and Bokkeveld shale in Bot River. She picked both grapes on purpose, because they thrive in dry, warm conditions, which is a practical, forward-looking kind of farming. The 2022 season didn't make it easy. A wet winter and a cool, late spring gave way to heat spikes in December and January, so Niemann picked some vineyards early to keep the wines fresh. She calls her 2022s bright and ready to drink now, so there's no reason to wait on this one. (Take a look at the label too: her husband, the artist Hennie Niemann Jnr, hand-drew the old vine on it and worked personal characters into the drawing.)

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More about Momento

Marelise Niemann left her job at another winery to farm Grenache on her own terms. Her Momento project started with two barrels in 2013 and now works Grenache (three varieties), Tinta Barocca, and Chenin-Blanc blends with obsessive care. Small-batch, honest, the kind of South African naturalism that doesn't perform for anyone.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chenin Blanc , Verdelho

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled yellowtail or sea bass with lemon and herbs; roast chicken with tarragon; a mild Cape Malay-style fish curry; pork chops with apple; fresh goat cheese and asparagus tart.

Tasting Profile

Expect the classic old-vine Swartland Chenin profile: yellow apple, pear, quince and citrus over a gently textured, mid-weight palate. Verdelho typically adds lime zest, a herbal edge and a lively lift of acidity, which keeps the blend fresh and energetic through a dry, clean, slightly saline finish.

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