South African Grenache Blanc 2023 Momento by Marelise Niemann 750ml

Grape: 100% Grenache Blanc.
Region: South Africa> Western Cape (Paardeberg, Voor-Paardeberg, Paarl, Riebeekberg, and Stellenbosch).
Notes: Sustainably farmed, 10mos. in neutral French Oak.

Description: Momento began in 2013 while Marelise Niemann was still winemaker at Beaumont Family Wines in South Africa’s Bot River region. She has since become known for wines of purity, elegance, and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland with a minimal intervention approach putting terroir front and center. That first vintage was two barrels of Grenache and her love affair with the grape has deepened; she now works with all three Grenache varieties having added Grenache Blanc to the repertoire in 2019. Marelise is becoming the country’s authority concerning Grenache varietals. 14 karat gold color with aromas of brown butter, green fig or yellow plum. The palate is medium to full-bodied with bright acidity toward the finish. Upfront, the wine displays noted of dried honey, coriander, bergamont, and touch of beeswax. The finish exhibits a little tannin creating a dry but succulent palate.

Food Pairing: Fish tacos, fried chicken, avocado dishes, mild curries, razor clams, mushroom risotto, turmeric dishes, Mackerel (oily fishes), Caribbean cuisine, Indian Cuisine, ginger, lemongrass, etc.