Momento Grenache Gris 2021
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Momento Grenache Gris 2021
A more restrained vintage with wild strawberry, rhubarb, red apple skin and a hint of tomato leaf hinting at blanc de
noir. With time in the glass comes more decadence in the form of almond biscotti, orange rind and rose against fresh
acidity and puckering grip, while salted almonds linger.
Winemakers Notes
To show the character that makes this grape so unique, I allowed extra time on skins by soaking the crushed grapes
for a period of 7 days before pressing. This extended skin maceration leads to the extraction of texture, tannin and
some tension in the wine, which makes it a great partner for food, and makes the wine better for ageing. A natural
fermentation took place in older French oak barrels and wine spent a total of 10 months on gross lees. 100%
Malolactic fermentation, no fining.
Winemakers Notes
My drive for Grenache has led me to find the one and only vineyard of Grenache Gris planted in South Africa. This
is the pink-skinned cousin of Grenache Blanc. ‘Gris’ translates to ‘grey’, and grapes are genetically identical to Blanc
or Noir grapes, but have a copper-coloured skin, so the wines they produce tend to be darker and deeper in flavour,
with more tension than a Blanc would have. This eight-year-old 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
flavour.
