South Africa

Voor Paardeberg

Medium

Cork

White

An elusive white, it has notes of white bread, fresh grape, Pink Lady apples and macadamia nuts, and a remarkable, surprising acidity not often found in the variety which Marelise puts down to the granite soils and careful attention to the picking date, plus a small splash of Verdelho. Some might call it stony, or mineral, but it’s really that textural, grippy acidity that grabs you. Given a cold soak of three days, but not fermented on skins, it’s aged in old oak and kept on gross less for 10 months. A Grenache Blanc from a granite-based parcel in Voor Paardeburg (where Swartland crosses over into Paarl), this is the newest wine in Marelise’s portfolio, completing the trinity of Grenache. It’s a superb example of a tricky grape, and a real compliment to Marelise’s delicate winemaking approach. She recommends ceviche, and I have a feeling it would also be a surprisingly good match to oysters.

Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca

Verdelho

Momento, Grenache Blanc, Voor Paardeberg, Paarl, South Africa, 2021

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An elusive white, it has notes of white bread, fresh grape, Pink Lady apples and macadamia nuts, and a remarkable, surprising ac

Momento, Grenache Blanc, Voor Paardeberg, Paarl, South Africa 2021

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