Momento, Chenin Blanc Verdelho, Western Cape, 2015

92
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2020
This is the second vintage from Marelise Niemann, who practices very hands-off winemaking from her Bot River winery with purchased grapes. Just 3,800 bottles have been made (labels drawn by her husband Hennie) and the Chenin portion is up by 6% in 2015 – a vintage she says is the best ever. This leaves just 9% of Verdelho, which still helps this wine to stand apart from the crowd. Beautifully sweet citrus fruit, jasmine and peach fuzz on the firm yet creamy and weighty palate are lifted by a crisp green apple acidity. Pure, focused and elegant.
92
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2020
This is the second vintage from Marelise Niemann, who practices very hands-off winemaking from her Bot River winery with purchased grapes. Just 3,800 bottles have been made (labels drawn by her husband Hennie) and the Chenin portion is up by 6% in 2015 – a vintage she says is the best ever. This leaves just 9% of Verdelho, which still helps this wine to stand apart from the crowd. Beautifully sweet citrus fruit, jasmine and peach fuzz on the firm yet creamy, weighty palate are lifted by a crisp green apple acidity. Pure, focussed and elegant.
Momento, Chenin Blanc Verdelho, Western Cape 2015
Producer
Momento
Brand
Chenin Blanc Verdelho
Vintage
2015
Colour
White
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Alcohol
13.00%
Grapes
Verdelho