2023 Grenache Blanc, Momento

• Style: Mineral-driven, layered white
• Taste: Green apple, quince, honeyed biscuit, yellow blossom
• Food: Roasted fish, herb-crusted chicken, goat’s cheese
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A mineral-edged white brimming with granny smith apple and quince, followed by honeyed, biscuit-like mid-palate notes. Yellow blossom floats through the aromatics; the acidity is bright and racy, driving toward a long, mineral finish. At 13.5% ABV with just 2g/L residual sugar, this is a dry, focused wine with real presence and layering.

The Winery — Momento

Momento is the solo venture of winemaker Marelise Niemann, who spent years hunting for old-vine Grenache parcels worthy of her vision. Her fascination with the variety was kindled in Priorat, where she discovered its potential for freshness and soul. Before launching her own project, she earned her stripes at Beaumont Family Wines and worked vintages across California, the Rhône, Burgundy and Portugal. The 2023 vintage faced extreme weather swings—one of the driest winters followed by an unusually wet summer—but careful canopy work resulted in small yields of perfectly ripe, healthy fruit from Voor-Paardeberg's decomposed granite and clay soils, just beyond the Swartland.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted fish dressed in herbs, herb-crusted chicken, or creamy goat's cheese; the acidity cuts through richness without fuss. It's equally at home with shellfish, oily fish, salads and light vegetable dishes. Bottled under Diam closure and vegan-friendly, it's perfect for Sunday lunch, a date night, or an aperitivo. If you're exploring Grenache Blanc & Roussanne, this should sit front and centre in your selection.