Grenache Blanc

Pair with chicken caesar salad, anchovies and other seafood dishes.

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 treated gently and the wine was made with care to preserve the pure and beautiful character of Grenache Blanc. This vineyard is planted in the Voor-Paardeberg region just outside of Swartland. The soil is made up of decomposed granite and clay, giving it a fine texture and rich flavor.

Grapes were cold soaked on skins for 3 days to create extra texture, tannin and a more layered mouthfeel, but not fermented on skins to preserve the freshness and pure character of this Grenache Blanc vineyard. Grapes were pressed gently with my Vaslin basket press, followed by a 48 hour settling period before racking to older French oak barrels (combination of 500L, 300L and 225L barrels). Here, a natural fermentation was allowed and wine spent a total of 10 months on gross lees. 100% Malolactic fermentation, no fining.

Inspired by travelling the world of wine and grapes especially the ancient vineyards of the Old World; Momento Wines was born – 'Wines that reflect all the elements involved: the sun soil water and earth – along with people personalities ideas and experiences.' Momento Wines are made and based in Bot River a truly authentic and diverse region of South Africa.