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Momento Grenache Gris 2019 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Voor Paardeberg
R250
'Grapes from the Voor Paardeberg. Includes 10% Verdelho. Pear, white peach, lime and dried herbs on the nose. Relatively lean with fresh acidity and a saline finish. Tightly wound and very striking.' – Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za, 93/100
'The vines are still young in this Voor Paardeberg block, but Grenache Gris would appear to have a promising future in the Cape. Naturally fermented with some skin contact, it has some tannic grip, quince and lemon flavours and a wild herb undertone. Drink 2021-25.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 93/100
'The 2019 Grenache Gris comes from a 6-year-old vineyard in Voor-Paardeberg. It has a clean, precise bouquet of cooking apple, pear and light sea spray aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Saline and energetic, displaying impressive weight on the finish. Very fine. Drink 2022-2029.' – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Apr 2021)
'Not flashy but very fine, 2019 from young Voor Paardeberg vines improves on 2018 (4 stars, 87 pts); subtly flavoured yet grippy, the week-long cold soak pre-ferment adding pleasing pithy nuance.' – Platter's Guide, 4.5* (90/100)
'An exotic and alluring wine with ripe yellow fruits, almond biscotti and pineapple on the palate, cut by a savoury, herbal edge. There is tension here between the fresh primary fruit and crisp acidity alongside a rich and waxy mouthfeel. Holds together wonderfully over two or three days, which augurs well for ageing.' – Marelise Niemann, Winemaker
'The vines are still young in this Voor Paardeberg block, but Grenache Gris would appear to have a promising future in the Cape. Naturally fermented with some skin contact, it has some tannic grip, quince and lemon flavours and a wild herb undertone. Drink 2021-25.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 93/100
'The 2019 Grenache Gris comes from a 6-year-old vineyard in Voor-Paardeberg. It has a clean, precise bouquet of cooking apple, pear and light sea spray aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Saline and energetic, displaying impressive weight on the finish. Very fine. Drink 2022-2029.' – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Apr 2021)
'Not flashy but very fine, 2019 from young Voor Paardeberg vines improves on 2018 (4 stars, 87 pts); subtly flavoured yet grippy, the week-long cold soak pre-ferment adding pleasing pithy nuance.' – Platter's Guide, 4.5* (90/100)
'An exotic and alluring wine with ripe yellow fruits, almond biscotti and pineapple on the palate, cut by a savoury, herbal edge. There is tension here between the fresh primary fruit and crisp acidity alongside a rich and waxy mouthfeel. Holds together wonderfully over two or three days, which augurs well for ageing.' – Marelise Niemann, Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Marelise Niemann |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Grenache Gris |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Grenache Gris |
| Rating | CE 93 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.8 g/L | TA: 5.8 g/L | PH: 3.22 |
| Producer information | Marelise Niemann began her Momento brand in 2013. Marelise has a passion for Grenache, which she realised after working with Eben Sadie in Priorat in 2010. Grenache is not a widely planted grape in South Africa, but her passion has led her to find the only Grenache Gris vineyard which is located in Voor-Paardeberg. She is lucky enough to work with vines all over the Western Cape which are unique expressions of their regions and terroir. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
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