Dear *|FNAME|*,

Marelise Niemann, the immensely talented Young Gun winemaker from Bot River, embodies authenticity and excellence. Her latest white releases are from the stellar 2021 vintage. First up is her Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021 – a blend of 63% Chenin Blanc and 37% Verdelho that Christian Eedes describes as ‘extraordinary ... and arresting’. It’s the Verdelho that gives this wine its unique vibrancy, adding great definition and length to the long finish. Tasted alongside a 2014 that was fresh and vivacious, there’s no doubt the 2021 will reward cellaring over the next decade.

A lover of all things Grenache, Marelise’s Momento Grenache Blanc 2021 is easily one of the best examples of this exciting variety in South Africa. From the Voor Paardeberg, it offers purity of fruit, a grippy palate, and a saline, refreshing end.

To complete the trio is one of SA’s few bottlings of Grenache Gris. We love the quiet hint of cherry pip and naartjie, as well as the complexity that the skin contact component brings to the wine. With its grip and haunting red fruit notes, the Momento Grenache Gris 2021 is different and special.

Marelise’s wines are some of our favourites! Produced in small quantities, these limited releases continue to impress and offer great value.

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Vinous regards,

Tasting notes

Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021

'63% Chenin Blanc (sourced from Bot River and Paardeberg) and 37% Verdelho (Bot River and Voor-Paardeberg). A floral top note and just a hint of reduction precede citrus and peach on the nose while the palate is electric with great fruit concentration and driving acidity before a saline finish. Extraordinary focus – very direct and arresting.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100

Momento Grenache Blanc 2021

'Includes 7% Verdelho. Grenache Blanc from the Voor-Paardeberg. Left on the skins for three days. Aromatics are difficult to describe but there are suggestions of citrus, peach, dried herbs and a hint of waxy character. The palate is dense and textured with snappy acidity with a pleasantly bitter bite to the finish. Has an exciting tension about it.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100

Momento Grenache Gris 2021

'Includes 7% Verdelho. Grenache Blanc from the Voor-Paardeberg. Left on the skins for seven days – pale orange in colour. Naartjie, orange, potpourri and subtle spice on the nose while the palate again has a dense core of fruit with punchy acidity and some grip to the finish – not totally refined but all the more interesting as a result.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100

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