About
Momento wines was born in 2011 from inspired travels of the great world of wine and its vineyard sited, especially the ancient vineyards of the Old World. Based in the beautifully authentic and diverse Bot River region of South Africa, which winemaker and proprietor Marelise Niemann has called home since 2007. Niemanns goal in winemaking is to reflect every single element involved – both human and natural – from the people, personalities, ideas and experiences; to the sun, soil, water and earth.
Chenin Blanc/Verdelho
Bot River
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Marelise Niemann has lived in the Bot River of South Africa in 2007. She began Momento in 2011 with a simple philosophy: reflect every element in involved – both human and natural. The Chenin Blanc comes from both the Swartland and Bot River, all bush vines, and the Verdelho is grown in Paardeberg. Naturally fermented in 225L and 400L French oak barrels. White peach, lemon rind, wet stone.
Scores
2018 Vinous 91
Grenache
Bot River
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Bush vine Grenache grown in decomposed granite soils. 30% whole cluster and natural fermentation in 225L French oak barrels. Then aged in the same vessels for 15 months. Red cherry pomegranates, saline.
Scores
2018 Tim Atkin 93
2018 Vinous 93